Description

Coumarin 120 is a high-purity, light-sensitive organic compound belonging to the coumarin family of heterocycles. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its role in synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount. It serves critical functions in the research and development of optical brighteners, laser dyes, and as a building block in pharmaceutical chemistry for global industrial and academic partners.

Application

• Laser Dyes & Photonics: A key component in the formulation of tunable dye lasers and other photonic applications due to its favorable fluorescence properties.
• Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs): Used as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorescent whitening agents for polymers, papers, and textiles.
• Fluorescent Probes & Sensors: Employed in biochemical research and analytical chemistry to develop sensitive fluorescent markers and molecular probes.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex heterocyclic compounds in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other advanced electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coumarin 120
CAS No.	26093-31-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin; 7-Amino-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one; 4-Methyl-7-aminocoumarin; AMC; C120; Coumarin 1; Coumarin 460; Basic Yellow 40; C.I. 46040
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Quality Control

Our Coumarin 120 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	235 - 240 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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