Description

7-Hydroxy-4-(4-Pyridyl)Coumarin is a functionalized coumarin derivative that serves as a versatile organic intermediate and a key building block for advanced materials. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a coumarin core and a pyridyl substituent, makes it valuable for applications requiring specific photophysical or coordination properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the fields of pharmaceutical development, organic electronics, and as a precursor for fluorescent probes and sensors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Fluorescent Probe & Sensor Development: Used as a core structure for creating sensitive chemosensors and bio-imaging agents due to its inherent fluorescence and metal-binding capability from the pyridyl nitrogen.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a potential electron-transporting or host material in the fabrication of OLED devices for displays and lighting.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalyst Ligand: Functions as a chelating ligand for transition metals, forming complexes used in catalytic reactions or as functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in fundamental chemical research to study photophysical properties, reaction mechanisms, and to synthesize new heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as a precursor for developing new crop protection agents with enhanced biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Hydroxy-4-(4-Pyridyl)Coumarin
CAS No.	92906-36-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	239.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Pyridinyl)-7-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; 7-Hydroxy-4-(4-pyridinyl)-2H-chromen-2-one; 4-(4-Pyridyl)-7-hydroxycoumarin; 7-Hydroxy-4-pyridin-4-yl-chromen-2-one; 7-Hydroxy-4-(4-pyridinyl)coumarin; 7-Hydroxy-4-(γ-pyridyl)coumarin; NSC 407303
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Hydroxy-4-(4-Pyridyl)Coumarin is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability, consistency, and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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