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W238104

Dihydrocoumarin

≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

3,4-Dihydro-1-benzopyran-2-one, Benzodihydropyrone, Hydrocoumarin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H8O2
CAS Number:
119-84-6
Molecular Weight:
148.16
FEMA Number:
2381
Council of Europe no.:
535
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901036
Flavis number:
13.009
EC Number:
204-354-9
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00006881
Organoleptic:
coconut; coumarin; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.556 (lit.)

bp

272 °C (lit.)

mp

24-25 °C (lit.)

density

1.169 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

coconut; coumarin; sweet

SMILES string

O=C1CCc2ccccc2O1

InChI

1S/C9H8O2/c10-9-6-5-7-3-1-2-4-8(7)11-9/h1-4H,5-6H2

InChI key

VMUXSMXIQBNMGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Dihydrocoumarin is commonly used as a flavor ingredient in food and cosmetic industry. It occurs naturally in Melilotus officinalis (sweet clover).

Application


  • Novel Dihydrocoumarins Induced by Radiolysis as Potent Tyrosinase Inhibitors.: This research identifies new dihydrocoumarins produced through radiolysis, demonstrating their potential as effective tyrosinase inhibitors, which could have significant applications in dermatology and related fields (Jeong et al., 2024). (Jeong et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Sweet clover and deertongue.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H302,H317

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

>212.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

> 100 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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