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Heterocyclic Compounds

Coumarin

CAS: 91-64-5

Overview

Coumarin (CAS 91-64-5 ) is a naturally occurring lactone compound used as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent across cosmetics, food, and industrial applications. Its characteristic sweet, hay-like scent makes it a recognized building block in perfumery.

In personal care and cosmetics, it is incorporated into fine fragrances, soaps, and lotions to deliver a warm, powdery base note. Food and beverage manufacturers use it at controlled levels as a flavoring agent in products such as baked goods.

It is also used in confectionery and alcoholic beverages, subject to regional regulatory limits. In printing and packaging, derivatives function as optical brighteners and UV-curable coating components, contributing to surface modification in specialty inks.

The material also serves as an antioxidant stabilizer in certain industrial formulations where oxidative degradation must be controlled. It is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder or in needle crystal form for various industrial uses.

Standard commercial grades include food-grade and technical-grade, with purity levels typically ranging from 98% to 99%+ depending on application requirements. This ensures consistent performance across different manufacturing sectors and product lines.

Pharma-aligned specifications conforming to BP or Ph.Eur. standards are available for regulated end uses. These high-purity options meet the rigorous demands of specialized chemical processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point71 °C
Boiling Point301.71 °C
Density0.935 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point162 °C
AppearanceWHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER
ColorWhite
Odorat 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet hay tonka new mown hay
FormCrystals or Crystalline Powder
Water Solubility1.7 g/L (20 ºC)
Vapor Pressure0.01 mm Hg ( 47 °C)
Refractive Index1.5100 (estimate)
Log P1.39 at 25℃

Safety & Handling

Danger GHS06 GHS07 GHS08 Hazard Statements H301 Toxic if swallowed H302 Harmful if swallowed H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Precautionary Statements P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P301+P316 Get emergency medical help immediately. P301+P317 Get emergency medical help. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P333+P317 Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29322000
UN Number2811
ADR Class6.1
Packing GroupIII
Storage Class6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany)1

Other Names

O-Hydroxyzimtsaure-lacton | O-Hydroxycinnamic lactone | o-hydroxycinnamic acid delta-lactone | Coumarine | chromen-2-one | Benzo-alpha-pyrone | 2H-Chromen-2-one (ACD/Name 4.0) | 2H-Chromen-2-one

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
91-64-5
EC Number
202-086-7
Mol. Weight
146.14
HS Code
29322000

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