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Sigma-Aldrich

Coumarin

≥98%

Synonym(s):

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

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H6O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
146.14
Beilstein:
383644
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
grade:
Halal
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

grade

Halal

vapor pressure

0.01 mmHg ( 47 °C)

Assay

≥98%

origin

China origin

bp

298 °C (lit.)

mp

68-73 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

herbaceous; sweet

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

General description

Coumarin is an aroma compound responsible for the characteristic odor of hay.[1] It is one of the major volatile compounds found in the aerial parts of bastard balm.[2]

Application

It can be used an industrial odorant or odor masking agent.[3]

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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