Description

7-Hydroxychroman-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile organic compound belonging to the chroman family, valued for its functionalized structure that serves as a key synthetic intermediate. Its significance lies in providing a chiral scaffold and phenolic moiety, enabling the construction of complex molecules for advanced research and development. This compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical scientists, and fine chemical manufacturers exploring novel bioactive compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or cardiovascular pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators due to its bioactive chroman core.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and advanced organic materials requiring specific chiral and phenolic properties.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Employed in academic and industrial research to study enzyme inhibition or as a standard in analytical method development.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in polymer modification or as a component in advanced organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Hydroxychroman-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	944904-28-3
Molecular Formula	C10H10O4
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid, 7-hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-; 7-Hydroxychromane-2-carboxylic acid; 7-Hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-chromene-2-carboxylic acid; Chroman-2-carboxylic acid, 7-hydroxy-
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Quality Control

Our 7-Hydroxychroman-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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