Description

3,8-Dihydroxy-2-Methyl-4H-1-Benzopyran-4-One is a high-purity chromone derivative, a key organic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique benzopyranone structure makes it valuable for research and development in creating novel compounds with specific biological or material properties. This product is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical synthesis, and as a precursor for specialty dyes and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing compounds with potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or enzyme-inhibiting activities.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile precursor for synthesizing complex natural product analogs, flavonoids, and other fused heterocyclic systems in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors, photoresists, or as a ligand in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its chelating hydroxyl groups.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a key intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and optical brighteners, where the chromone core contributes to color and light-absorbing properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to explore biological pathways related to its structural analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,8-Dihydroxy-2-Methyl-4H-1-Benzopyran-4-One
CAS No.	6005-10-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8O4
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3,8-dihydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one; 3,8-Dihydroxy-2-methylchromone; 2-Methyl-3,8-dihydroxychromone; NSC 407347; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 3,8-dihydroxy-2-methyl-; 8-Hydroxy-2-methylchromone-3-ol; 3,8-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,8-Dihydroxy-2-Methyl-4H-1-Benzopyran-4-One is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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