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6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin

Also known as: 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 6-hydroxy-4-methyl-, 4-METHYL-6-HYDROXYCOUMARIN, 6-HYDROXY-4-METHYLCOUMARIN, 6-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one, 6-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-benzopyrone, 6-hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, 6-hydroxy-4-methyl-chromen-2-one, 6-hydroxy-4-methylbenzopyran-2[H]-one, 6-hydroxy-4-methylchromen-2-one, AURORA KA-3310, Coumarin, 6-hydroxy-4-methyl-, Coumarin,6-hydroxy-4-methyl, EINECS 219-146-3, HYDROXY-4-METHYLCOUMARIN, 6-, MFCD00016967

6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin (CAS 2373-31-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H8O3 and a molecular weight of 176.169 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 246.5-249.5 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 391.4±37.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 181.8±19.3 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
2373-31-1
Jingsj CID
J-1992624-0
Molecular Formula
C10H8O3
Molecular Weight
176.169 g/mol
Category
Organic Compounds
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point246.5-249.5 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point391.4±37.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point181.8±19.3 °C
Exact Mass176.047348
PSA50.44000
LogP2.00
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.611

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Guerrero, T. Global reactivity indexes and nonparametric statistics in the study of the proapoptotic activity of coumarins. International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, , e25902.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2932209090
Summary2932209090. other lactones. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin?

The CAS number of 6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin is 2373-31-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin?

6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin has molecular formula C10H8O3 and molecular weight 176.169 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin?

For 6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin, Upstream Products: Ethyl acetoacetate, Hydroquinone, Methyl acetoacetate; Downstream Products: 6-Methoxy-4-methylcoumarin.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "6-Hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin (CAS 2373-31-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1992624-0 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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