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Coumarin

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,2-Benzopyrone, 1-Benzopyran-2-one, 2H-Chromen-2-one

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H6O2
CAS Number:
91-64-5
Molecular Weight:
146.14
Beilstein:
383644
MDL number:
MFCD00006850
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830955
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor pressure

0.01 mmHg ( 47 °C)

API family

coumarin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

bp

298 °C (lit.)

mp

68-73 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C1Oc2ccccc2C=C1

InChI

1S/C9H6O2/c10-9-6-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)11-9/h1-6H

InChI key

ZYGHJZDHTFUPRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Coumarin EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311,H317

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

323.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

162 °C - closed cup

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Donglei Yu et al.
Medicinal research reviews, 23(3), 322-345 (2003-03-21)
Numerous plant-derived compounds have been evaluated for inhibitory effects against HIV replication, and some coumarins have been found to inhibit different stages in the HIV replication cycle. This review article describes recent progress in the discovery, structure modification, and structure-activity
B G Lake
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 37(4), 423-453 (1999-07-27)
The metabolism, toxicity and results of tests for carcinogenicity have been reviewed with respect to the safety for humans of coumarin present in foodstuffs and from fragrance use in cosmetic products. Coumarin is a natural product which exhibits marked species
A Marjolein Schrijver et al.
Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, 22(1), 87-95 (2015-03-17)
To report the results of the Dutch randomized trial comparing standard catheter-directed and ultrasound-accelerated thrombolysis (UST) for the treatment of arterial thromboembolic occlusions. The DUET study ( controlled-trials.com ; identifier ISRCTN72676102) was designed to assess whether UST can reduce therapy
E Danese et al.
Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 92(6), 746-756 (2012-11-08)
A systematic review and a meta-analysis were performed to quantify the accumulated information from genetic association studies investigating the impact of the CYP4F2 rs2108622 (p.V433M) polymorphism on coumarin dose requirement. An additional aim was to explore the contribution of the
S P Felter et al.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 44(4), 462-475 (2005-10-06)
Coumarin (1,2-benzopyrone) is a naturally occurring fragrant compound found in a variety of plants and spices. Exposure to the general public is through the diet and from its use as a perfume raw material in personal care products. High doses
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