Description

Coumarin is a naturally occurring and synthetically produced organic compound belonging to the benzopyrone chemical class, valued for its distinctive sweet, hay-like aroma and versatile functional properties. It serves as a fundamental building block and key aromatic ingredient across numerous industrial sectors. This product is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a reliable and high-quality source for their formulations and synthesis processes.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A classic and widely used fragrance ingredient, imparting sweet, herbaceous, and coumarinic notes to fine perfumes, soaps, detergents, and cosmetic products.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed to provide sweet, vanilla, and nutty nuances in certain food products, tobacco flavorings, and alcoholic beverages, subject to regional food safety regulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various anticoagulant drugs (e.g., warfarin) and other pharmacologically active molecules featuring the coumarin scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain rodenticides, pesticides, and fungicides, leveraging its biological activity profile.
• Optical Brighteners & Dyes: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing laser dyes, fluorescent whiteners for textiles and paper, and other functional dyes.
• Electronics & Photoinitiators: Finds application in the formulation of photoactive compounds for photocopiers, laser printers, and in some organic light-emitting diode (OLED) research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coumarin
CAS No.	15938-72-4
Molecular Formula	C9H6O2
Molecular Weight	146.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Benzopyrone; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one; 2H-Chromen-2-one; Coumarinic anhydride; Tonka bean camphor; cis-o-Coumarinic acid lactone; Benzo-2-pyrone; Cumarin
EINECS	240-086-7

Quality Control

Our Coumarin is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, melting point, and impurity profiles. While we offer various grades, our standard product meets typical industry specifications for fragrance and technical applications. Specific compliance with standards such as FCC, USP, or ISO can be discussed based on your project requirements.

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, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.