Coumarin – High-Purity Aromatic Compound

Description

Our Coumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance, widely recognized for its diverse applications across industries. Found in tonka beans, sweet clover, and cinnamon, coumarin is valued for its fragrant and fluorescent properties. It appears as a white crystalline solid with excellent solubility in organic solvents.

Applications of Coumarin:

Perfumery and Fragrance Industry:

• Fragrance Ingredient: Used extensively in perfumes and colognes for its sweet, warm, and vanilla-like aroma.
• Fixative: Enhances the longevity and stability of fragrance blends.
• Blending Agent: Complements floral, woody, and oriental fragrance notes.

Cosmetics and Personal Care:

• Scented Products: Found in soaps, lotions, shampoos, and deodorants to impart a fresh and sweet fragrance.
• Skin Care: Adds aromatic appeal to creams and moisturizers.

Food and Beverage Industry (Regulated):

• Flavoring Agent: Adds a sweet, vanilla-like taste to certain foods and beverages in trace amounts, where allowed.
• Synthetic Flavor Enhancer: Used in artificial flavor formulations for desserts, candies, and alcoholic beverages.

Tobacco Industry:

• Flavor Additive: Incorporated into tobacco products like cigarettes and pipe tobacco to enhance flavor.

Pharmaceuticals and Medicine:

• Precursor in Drug Synthesis: Used in the production of anticoagulants like warfarin.
• Traditional Medicine: Known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticoagulant properties in herbal applications.

Agriculture:

• Pesticides and Herbicides: Used as a component in some formulations due to its natural origin and effectiveness.

Industrial Applications:

• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of dyes, resins, and other organic compounds.
• Insect Repellents: Employed in certain formulations to deter insects.

Research and Development:

• Scientific Studies: Investigated for its biological activities, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-cancer properties.
• Aroma Research: Studied for its olfactory profile and applications in fragrance creation.

Artistic and Decorative Uses:

• Aromatherapy: Adds a pleasant scent to essential oil blends and diffusers.
• Candles and Incense: Provides a rich and sweet aroma for home and decorative products.

Storage:

• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.
• Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and minimize moisture exposure.
• Avoid direct sunlight, heat, and sources of ignition, as coumarin is flammable.
• Recommended storage temperature: 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
• Store away from oxidizing agents, strong acids, and bases to prevent chemical reactions.

Handling:

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing.
• Avoid inhalation of dust or vapors, ingestion, and contact with skin or eyes.
• Ensure adequate ventilation or use a fume hood if handling in large quantities.
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking, or smoking.

Spill and Leak Management:

• Contain and collect spilled material using non-combustible absorbents like sand or vermiculite.
• Avoid creating dust during cleanup.
• Dispose of collected material in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.

Fire Safety:

• Coumarin is flammable; keep away from open flames, sparks, and high temperatures.
• Use appropriate extinguishing agents, such as carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or foam, in case of fire.

Disposal:

• Dispose of unused coumarin and its containers in compliance with local environmental regulations.
• Avoid releasing coumarin into drains, soil, or waterways.