5,7-Dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin

Agent Name
5,7-Dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin
CAS Number
2107-76-8
Formula
C10-H8-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
5,7-Dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 5,7-dihydroxy-4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-5,7-dihydroxycoumarin; 5,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; Coumarin, 5,7-dihydroxy-4-methyl-; 5,7-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-2-benzopyrone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Yellow to white solid; Fluoresces blue; Absorbs UV light; [HSDB] White to cream solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in suntan oils as sun screen, in wall paints as whitening agent, a coupler in hair dyes, and an optical brightener (dyes, soaps, and plastics); [HSDB]
Comments
Negative in mutagenic tests; No information available on symptoms of exposure; [NTP] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Coumarin."
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