Description

6-Chloro-4-Hydroxycoumarin is a halogenated derivative of the coumarin family, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of more complex pharmacologically active compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build upon this core heterocyclic scaffold.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of anticoagulant agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core structure for developing electron-transport materials and emissive layers in display technologies.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Probes: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing coumarin-based fluorescent tags used in biochemical sensing and imaging.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of chelating agents and ligands for catalytic and metal-organic framework (MOF) applications.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and new compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-4-Hydroxycoumarin
CAS No.	19484-57-2
Molecular Formula	C9H5ClO3
Molecular Weight	196.59 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-6-chlorocoumarin; 6-Chloro-4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one; 6-Chloro-4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; 6-Chloro-4-hydroxychromen-2-one; 4-Hydroxy-6-chloro-1-benzopyran-2-one; 6-Chloro-4-hydroxycoumarin; 6-Chloro-4-coumarinol
EINECS	243-112-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-4-Hydroxycoumarin is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	248°C - 252°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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