Description

Coumarin is a naturally occurring and synthetically produced organic compound belonging to the benzopyrone chemical class, widely recognized for its distinctive sweet, hay-like aroma. This versatile chemical intermediate is prized for its ability to impart and enhance flavors and fragrances, serving as a foundational building block in fine chemical synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A key ingredient for creating fresh, sweet, and herbaceous notes in perfumes, soaps, detergents, and cosmetic products.
• Flavoring Agent: Used to impart a sweet, vanilla-like flavor in certain food products, tobacco, and alcoholic beverages (where regulations permit).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various anticoagulant drugs (e.g., warfarin) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of certain pesticides and rodenticides, leveraging its derivative structures.
• Electroluminescent Materials: Used in the research and development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and fluorescent dyes.
• UV Absorbers & Stabilizers: Incorporated into formulations for plastics and coatings to provide protection against ultraviolet light degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coumarin
CAS No.	91-64-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6O2
Molecular Weight	146.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Benzopyrone; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one; Coumarinic anhydride; Tonka bean camphor; cis-o-Coumarinic acid lactone; 5,6-Benzo-2-pyrone; Benzopyran-2-one; Cumarin
EINECS	202-086-7

Quality Control

Our Coumarin is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for various industrial applications, with specifications meeting relevant standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and key physical parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.