Description

6-Hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester is a high-purity chromone derivative, a versatile organic building block prized for its specific heterocyclic structure. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring a reliable, high-quality intermediate for advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in medicinal and materials chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized chromophores and colorants.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Intermediate for creating specific aromatic compounds.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for chemical research in universities and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
CAS No.	28466-95-7
Molecular Formula	C12H10O5
Molecular Weight	234.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbethoxy-6-hydroxy-4-chromone; 6-Hydroxy-4-oxochromone-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-2-carboxylate; 6-Hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Ethoxycarbonyl-6-hydroxy-4-chromone; 6-Hydroxy-2-ethoxycarbonyl-4-chromone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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.