6-Bromo-4-hydroxycoumarin
CAS: 4139-61-1
Ref. 3D-FB53836
1g | Discontinued | ||
2g | Discontinued | ||
5g | Discontinued | ||
10g | Discontinued | ||
25g | Discontinued |
Product Information
- 6-Bromo-4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one
- 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 6-bromo-4-hydroxy-
- 6-Bromo-4-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one
6-Bromo-4-hydroxycoumarin, also known as BrHCC, is an organic compound that belongs to the tetronic acid family. It was first synthesized in 1891 by the reaction of ethyl nitroacetate and homophthalic acid. 6-Bromo-4-hydroxycoumarin is a valued reagent for the synthesis of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds due to its high yields, easy workup, and stereoselectivity. The synthesis of 6-bromo-4-hydroxycoumarin begins with the condensation of ethyl nitroacetate with pyridine in presence of hydrochloric acid to produce a mixture of methylene chloride and 4-hydroxycoumarin. This mixture is then heated at reflux for 24 hours. The final product is purified by fractional distillation.