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:

Fragrances and Perfumery

• Fixative in Perfumes:
  • Coumarin is commonly used as a fixative to enhance and prolong the scent of perfumes.
• Fragrance Ingredient:
  • Provides a warm, sweet, and slightly spicy note.
  • Used in fragrances for personal care products, including soaps, shampoos, and lotions.
• Blends:
  • Popular in fougère and oriental fragrance compositions.

Flavoring Agent

• Food and Beverages:
  • Adds a vanilla-like flavor to certain food products.
  • Used in flavored tobaccos and beverages.
  • Note: Coumarin is banned as a food additive in some countries (e.g., the USA) due to potential toxicity in large quantities, but it is used in artificial flavoring formulations under controlled conditions.

Pharmaceutical Applications

• Anticoagulant Drugs:
  • Coumarin derivatives, such as warfarin and acenocoumarol, are used as blood-thinning medications to prevent and treat blood clots.
• Traditional Medicine:
  • Some coumarin-containing plants have been historically used for their therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal effects.

Agricultural and Pest Control

• Rodenticides:
  • Coumarin derivatives (anticoagulants) are used in rodent poisons, causing internal bleeding in rodents.
• Pesticide Development:
  • Acts as an intermediate in synthesizing pest control agents.

Cosmetics

• Aroma Enhancer:
  • Found in lotions, creams, and cosmetic products for its sweet scent.
• Skin and Hair Care:
  • Used in formulations to enhance the sensory appeal of products.

Industrial Applications

• Dyes and Optical Brighteners:
  • Coumarin is a precursor in the production of dyes and fluorescent optical brightening agents.
• Chemical Intermediate:
  • Serves as a raw material for synthesizing other organic compounds.

Research and Development

• Biological Studies:
  • Investigated for its potential anticancer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
• Fluorescent Probes:
  • Used in scientific research for imaging and analytical purposes due to its natural fluorescence.

Safety & Handling:

Coumarin should be handled with care. Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and inhalation of powder. This product is intended for professional use only, not for direct consumption or application on food, cosmetics, or skin without further processing. Always wear appropriate protective gear when handling.

Chemical Warning

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.

Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation.

May cause central nervous system depression.

May cause liver damage.