6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one

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6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one Structure
6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one structure
Common Name 6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one
CAS Number 529-84-0 Molecular Weight 192.168
Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 455.5±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H8O4 Melting Point 274-276 °C(lit.)
MSDS N/A Flash Point 190.8±22.2 °C

 Use of 6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one


4-Methylesculetin is an orally active natural coumarin derivative, with potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. 4-Methylesculetin inhibits myeloperoxidase activity and reduces IL-6 level[1].

Summary: 4-methylesculetin (Chinese name: 4-甲基七叶苷原, CAS number: 529-84-0), with molecular formula C10H8O4 and molecular weight 192.168, appears as yellow needle-like crystals. Melting point: 274-276°C. Primarily used as a fluorescent indicator. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 4-methylesculetin
Synonym More Synonyms

 6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description 4-Methylesculetin is an orally active natural coumarin derivative, with potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. 4-Methylesculetin inhibits myeloperoxidase activity and reduces IL-6 level[1].
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References

[1]. Witaicenis A, et al. 4-methylesculetin, a coumarin derivative, ameliorates dextran sulfate sodium-induced intestinal inflammation. Chem Biol Interact. 2018 Jan 25;280:59-63.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 455.5±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 274-276 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C10H8O4
Molecular Weight 192.168
Flash Point 190.8±22.2 °C
Exact Mass 192.042252
PSA 70.67000
LogP 2.08
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.652
InChIKey KVOJTUXGYQVLAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1cc(=O)oc2cc(O)c(O)cc12
Storage condition 2-8°C
Water Solubility DMF: soluble

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
GN6384500
CHEMICAL NAME :
Coumarin, 6,7-dihydroxy-4-methyl-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
529-84-0
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0162550
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C10-H8-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
192.18

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
5130 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Cardiac - arrhythmias (including changes in conduction) Cardiac - cardiomegaly Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - body temperature decrease
REFERENCE :
THERAP Therapie. (Doin, Editeurs, 8, Place de l'Odeon, F-75006 Paris, France) V.1- 1946- Volume(issue)/page/year: 20,879,1965
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
3200 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
MPHEAE Medicina et Pharmacologia Experimentalis. (Basel, Switzerland) V.12-17, 1965-67. For publisher information, see PHMGBN. Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,497,1967

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S36
WGK Germany 2
RTECS GN6384500
HS Code 2932209090

 Customs

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HS Code 2932209090
Summary 2932209090. other lactones. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

 6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-oneBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Induction of apoptosis in human U937 cells assessed as active 11 kDa fragment of casp...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: U-937
External Id: CHEMBL2209386
Name: Selectivity index, ratio of IC50 for human recombinant aldose reductase 1 to IC50 for...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL1260801
Name: ERK5 transcriptional activity HTS
Source: 24565
Target: N/A
External Id: ERK5 transcriptional activity-HTS
Name: Selectivity index, ratio of IC50 for sorbitol dehydrogenase to IC50 for kidney aldose...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL1260800
Name: Inhibition sorbitol dehydrogenase by spectrophotometric analysis
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Sorbitol dehydrogenase
External Id: CHEMBL1260799
Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of human tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1): qHTS in cells in...
Source: NCGC
Target: TDP1 protein [Homo sapiens]
External Id: TDP1100
Name: qHTS for Stage-Specific Inhibitors of Vaccinia Orthopoxvirus: mCherry Reporter Primar...
Source: NCGC
Target: 67.9K protein [Vaccinia virus]
External Id: Vaccinia-p2mCherry
Name: qHTS for Inhibitors of human tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1): qHTS in cells in...
Source: NCGC
Target: TDP1 protein [Homo sapiens]
External Id: TDP1101
Name: Spectrum HTS for Inhibitors of Aerobactin Synthetase IucA
Source: 23265
Target: IucA Synthetase from hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae hvKP1
External Id: IucA Pilot Assay Spectrum Library
Name: Inhibition of sodium fluorescein uptake in OATP1B3-transfected CHO cells at an equimo...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3
External Id: CHEMBL3039491
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin
4-Methylesculetin
EINECS 208-470-0
MFCD00006859
6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one
6,7-dihydroxy-4-methylchromen-2-one

 6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 4-methylesculetin?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 4-methylesculetin is 70.67000.
Q: What English synonyms does 4-methylesculetin have?
A: English synonyms of 4-methylesculetin: 6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin, 4-Methylesculetin, EINECS 208-470-0, MFCD00006859, 6,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one, 6,7-dihydroxy-4-methylchromen-2-one.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 4-methylesculetin?
A: Molecular formula of 4-methylesculetin is C10H8O4.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 4-methylesculetin?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 4-methylesculetin: 533-73-3;141-97-9;613-03-6;116577-51-6;305-01-1;67-68-5;6345-62-6;2555-28-4;90-33-5;674-82-8.
Q: What is the boiling point of 4-methylesculetin?
A: Boiling point of 4-methylesculetin is 455.5±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the safety information for 4-methylesculetin?
A: Safety information for 4-methylesculetin: S26-S36.
Q: What is the English name of 4-methylesculetin?
A: The English name of 4-methylesculetin is 4-methylesculetin.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 4-methylesculetin?
A: Molecular weight of 4-methylesculetin is 192.168.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 4-methylesculetin?
A: InChIKey of 4-methylesculetin is KVOJTUXGYQVLAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: How is the water solubility of 4-methylesculetin?
A: Water solubility of 4-methylesculetin: DMF: soluble.

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