Description

7-Hydroxy-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Oxo-4H-1-Benzopyran-8-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized organic compound belonging to the chromone carboxylic acid family, serving as a key synthetic intermediate and building block. Its value lies in its functionalized chromone core, which is integral to developing compounds with specific biological and chemical activities. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting inflammation, cancer, or microbial infections.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the chromone scaffold.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of complex organic molecules, dyes, and functional materials for advanced applications.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reference standard or starting material in studies exploring enzyme inhibition or receptor binding activities.
• Material Science: Potential use in creating organic ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or other functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Hydroxy-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Oxo-4H-1-Benzopyran-8-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	51786-54-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₅
Molecular Weight	234.20 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Carboxy-7-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-4H-chromen-4-one; 7-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-chromene-8-carboxylic acid; 2,5-Dimethyl-7-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-chromene-8-carboxylic acid; Chromone-8-carboxylic acid, 7-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-4-oxo-; 4H-1-Benzopyran-8-carboxylic acid, 7-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-4-oxo-; 7-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-4-oxochromene-8-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 7-Hydroxy-2,5-Dimethyl-4-Oxo-4H-1-Benzopyran-8-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, related substances, and residual solvents. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, the material should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and opened only in controlled environments to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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