Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of fine chemicals. Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong, China, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our global partners. Currently, over 90% of our products are exported to developed markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: Coumarin
CAS Number: 91-64-5
Molecular Formula: C?H?O?
Molecular Weight: 146.00 g/mol
Synonyms: 1,2-Benzopyrone; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one; Benzopyran-2-one
Classification: Aromatic heterocyclic compound, fragrance raw material, pharmaceutical intermediate, cosmetic additive, fine chemical
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: White crystalline powder; characteristic fragrant odor; uniform texture without visible impurities
Melting Point: 68–70°C
Boiling Point: 297–299°C
Density: 0.935 g/cm3
Refractive Index: 1.595
Flash Point: 151°C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in cold water; soluble in hot water, ethanol, ether, chloroform, oils and most organic solvents
Stability: Stable under normal temperature and pressure; sensitive to strong light and high temperature; avoid long exposure to air; incompatible with strong oxidizing agents
Key Parameters: Purity ≥99.0% (HPLC); Loss on Drying ≤0.3%; Residue on Ignition ≤0.1%
Uses
Coumarin is a classic natural and synthetic fragrance compound with sweet vanilla and hay-like aroma. It is widely used in daily flavoring, cosmetics, perfume and soap essence formulation.
It serves as an important pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of anticoagulant drugs, anti-inflammatory agents and vasodilator related derivatives. It is also applied in agrochemicals as plant growth regulator and pesticide intermediate. In industrial fields, it can be used as brightener, plating additive and analytical reagent for chemical detection.
Packaging & Storage
Packaging
Laboratory grade: 10g, 50g, 100g sealed brown glass bottles
Industrial grade: 1kg, 5kg, 25kg aluminum foil bags or HDPE drums with inner PE liner
Storage: Store in cool, dry, dark and well ventilated place; keep tightly sealed; stay away from direct sunlight, high temperature and strong oxidants
Shelf Life: 24 months under standard sealed storage conditions
Transportation: Keep away from high temperature, strong light and rain; handle gently to prevent package damage
Comprehensive Specification Table

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