Description

2,6,8-Trimethyl-5-Hydroxy-7-Methoxychromone CAS NO 478-47-7 is a specialized chromone derivative, a class of organic compounds known for their diverse biological activities. This compound serves as a valuable key intermediate and research chemical in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of advanced organic synthesis building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold for synthesizing novel drug candidates with potential therapeutic effects.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies investigating chromone-based compounds for their biological activities, such as antioxidant or anti-inflammatory properties.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules for various industrial applications.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and compound identification via HPLC or LC-MS.
• Natural Product Analog Development: Used to create synthetic analogs of naturally occurring chromones for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6,8-Trimethyl-5-Hydroxy-7-Methoxychromone
CAS No.	478-47-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄O₄
Molecular Weight	234.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-2,6,8-trimethyl-7-methoxychromone; 7-Methoxy-2,6,8-trimethyl-5-hydroxychromone; 2,6,8-Trimethyl-7-methoxy-5-hydroxychromone; 5-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-2,6,8-trimethylchromone; 5-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-2,6,8-trimethyl-4H-chromen-4-one; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-2,6,8-trimethyl-; Chromone derivative 478-47-7
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR for identity confirmation and purity verification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request. Our quality management system supports the supply of material suitable for research and development applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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