4-Methylcoumarin

Ref. 3D-FM147652

Product Information

• Name: 4-Methylcoumarin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Methylcoumarin is a reactive compound that has been shown to be an irreversible inhibitor of hepg2 cell, which is a cell line derived from human erythrocytes. It has also been shown to inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in cells. 4-Methylcoumarin acts as an anti-inflammatory agent by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. It is also used as a model system for cancer research. The photochemical properties of 4-methylcoumarin have been extensively studied and it has been found that this molecule absorbs light most strongly at 270 nm, with a maximum absorption peak at about 300 nm.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 160.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%