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4-Methylumbelliferone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10337.18
50 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4-Methylumbelliferone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10337.18
50 g, Each
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also known as A10337-18
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
90-33-5
IUPAC Name
7-hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one
Molecular Formula
C10H8O3
InChI Key
HSHNITRMYYLLCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(=O)OC2=CC(O)=CC=C12
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to pale yellow to pale brown
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (HPLC)
≥96.0%
Melting Point (clear melt)
184.0-194.0?C

Description

4-Methylumbelliferone is used in the determination of nitric acid and as a standard for fluorometric determination of enzyme activity. It is also used in bile therapy.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Methylumbelliferone is used in the determination of nitric acid and as a standard for fluorometric determination of enzyme activity. It is also used in bile therapy.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in cold water. Soluble in acetic acid, alkali and ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in hot water, chloroform and diethyl ether.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
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