Description

2-Phenyl-4H-Pyran-4-One is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound, also known as flavone, which serves as a fundamental structural motif in numerous natural and synthetic molecules. Its core value lies in its role as a key intermediate and building block for the synthesis of more complex flavonoids, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various flavonoid-based drugs and bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a standard and starting material in academic and industrial organic chemistry research for heterocyclic compound development.
• Flavonoid Chemistry: The foundational structure for synthesizing a wide range of natural and synthetic flavonoids, which have applications in nutraceuticals and cosmetics.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials and fluorescent dyes.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC and other chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenyl-4H-Pyran-4-One
CAS No.	2397-79-7
Molecular Formula	C11H8O2
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Flavone; 2-Phenylchromone; 2-Phenyl-4-chromone; 2-Phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 2-phenyl-; 2-Phenyl-γ-benzopyrone; γ-Benzopyrone, 2-phenyl-
EINECS	219-253-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenyl-4H-Pyran-4-One is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each batch are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	96 - 99 °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.