6-Hydroxy-4-Methylcoumarin CAS 2373-31-1
| CAS No. | 2373-31-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.17 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
CATO manufactures 6-Hydroxy-4-Methylcoumarin under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.
6-Hydroxy-4-Methylcoumarin (CAS 2373-31-1) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H8O3 and a molecular weight of 176.17 g/mol.
Structurally, 6-Hydroxy-4-Methylcoumarin (C10H8O3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 176.17 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C10H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.17 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | >95% |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 7.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
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