Description

Coumarin 8F, Dye Content 99 is a high-purity, light-sensitive fluorescent dye belonging to the coumarin family. This compound is valued for its excellent photostability and strong blue-green fluorescence, making it a critical component in advanced optical applications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and researchers in the photovoltaic, laser technology, and analytical chemistry sectors for its precise performance characteristics.

Application

• Laser Dyes: Used as a gain medium in dye lasers, particularly for generating blue-green wavelengths.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Functions as a dopant or host material in emissive layers to enhance color purity and efficiency.
• Fluorescent Sensors and Probes: Employed in the development of chemical and biological sensors due to its sensitive emission properties.
• Solar Energy: Investigated for use in luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) to improve light-harvesting efficiency.
• Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs): Can be utilized in specialized coatings and polymers to impart fluorescence.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or key intermediate in photophysical and synthetic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coumarin 8F, Dye Content 99
CAS No.	53518-19-7
Molecular Formula	C20H18FNO4
Molecular Weight	355.36 g/mol
Synonyms	7-(Diethylamino)-4-(trifluoromethyl)coumarin; 7-Diethylamino-4-trifluoromethylcoumarin; Coumarin 481; Coumarin 500; C481; 4-Trifluoromethyl-7-diethylaminocoumarin; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-(diethylamino)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our Coumarin 8F is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and fluorescence characteristics. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (Dye Content)
Fluorescence Emission Max	~490 - 500 nm
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.