Description

Coumarin 120 is a high-purity, light-sensitive organic compound belonging to the coumarin dye family. It serves as a versatile and efficient blue-emitting fluorophore, valued for its excellent photostability and high quantum yield. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the photochemical, material science, and analytical chemistry sectors, where precise fluorescent labeling and sensing are required.

Application

• Fluorescent Probes and Sensors: Used as a key component in the development of chemical and biological sensors for detecting ions, small molecules, and changes in microenvironment polarity.
• Laser Dyes and Optical Materials: Employed in the formulation of tunable dye lasers and as a dopant in the creation of advanced organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other photonic devices.
• Biomolecular Labeling: Acts as a fluorescent tag for proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules in fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry applications.
• Polymer and Coating Additives: Incorporated into polymers and coatings as a fluorescent marker for quality control, product authentication, and UV-absorbing studies.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A fundamental tool for photophysical studies, energy transfer research, and as a standard in fluorescence spectroscopy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coumarin 120
CAS No.	224568-66-5
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.19 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin; 7-Amino-4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; 4-Methyl-7-aminocoumarin; AMC; C120; Coumarin 1; Coumarin 460; Coumarin 47; Basic Yellow 40; Fluorophore 120
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Quality Control

Our Coumarin 120 is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture and atmospheric contaminants.

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%
Fluorescence Emission (λmax)	430 - 450 nm

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