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Sigma-Aldrich

7-Methoxycoumarin

≥98%

Synonym(s):

Herniarin, Methyl umbelliferyl ether

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H8O3
CAS Number:
531-59-9
Molecular Weight:
176.17
Beilstein:
141728
EC Number:
208-513-3
MDL number:
MFCD00006876
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901917
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Assay

≥98%

mp

115-121 °C
117-121 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

balsam

SMILES string

COc1ccc2C=CC(=O)Oc2c1

InChI

1S/C10H8O3/c1-12-8-4-2-7-3-5-10(11)13-9(7)6-8/h2-6H,1H3

InChI key

LIIALPBMIOVAHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

7-Methoxycoumarin is one of the main volatile odorant found in key lime essential oil and tarragon leaves.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Impact of estragole and other odorants on the flavour of anise and tarragon
Zeller A and Rychlik M
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 22(2), 105-113 (2007)
Characterization of aroma volatiles in key lime essential oils (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle).
Chisholm MG, et al.
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 18(2), 106-115 (2003)
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A simple HPLC-PAD-MS method was established to quantitatively analyse two spiroether isomers (cis-en-yn-dicycloether and trans-en-yn-dicycloether) and the main coumarin, herniarin, in chamomile herbs, simultaneously. By using this method, the contents of these three compounds in the flowers of two chamomile
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