Description

3-Acetyl-4-Methyl-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One is a specialized organic compound belonging to the coumarin derivative family, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a critical building block in the development of more complex chemical entities, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to create novel compounds with specific functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with coumarin-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or emissive layer dopants due to its fused aromatic system.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Probes: Acts as a core structure for synthesizing dyes and molecular probes used in bioimaging and analytical chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs.
• Photopolymerization Initiators: Can be utilized in the development of photoinitiator systems for UV-curable coatings and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetyl-4-Methyl-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One
CAS No.	17451-00-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetyl-4-methylcoumarin; 4-Methyl-3-acetylcoumarin; 3-Acetyl-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one; 3-Acetyl-4-methyl-1-benzopyran-2-one; 3-Acetyl-4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; 4-Methyl-3-acetyl-2H-chromen-2-one; 3-Acetyl-4-methyl-2-chromenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Acetyl-4-Methyl-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.