Description
Coumarin 7 is an extensively employed synthetic compound within the biomedical sector. It stands as an indispensable fluorescent probe instrumental in scrutinizing multifarious biological mechanisms encompassing the domains of pharmaceutical conveyance, enzymatic operations, and cellular visualization. Furthermore, its profound antioxidant and anti-inflammatory attributes have been recognized, thus unveiling promising therapeutic capabilities towards maladies like cancer and neurodegenerative ailments.
Synonyms
3-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-7-(diethylamino)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; Coumarin 535; 3-(2-Benzimidazolyl)-7-(diethylamino)coumarin
IUPAC Name
3-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-7-(diethylamino)chromen-2-one
Molecular Formula
C20H19N3O2
Canonical SMILES
CCN(CC)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(C(=O)O2)C3=NC4=CC=CC=C4N3
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H19N3O2/c1-3-23(4-2)14-10-9-13-11-15(20(24)25-18(13)12-14)19-21-16-7-5-6-8-17(16)22-19/h5-12H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,21,22)
InChIKey
GOLORTLGFDVFDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Appearance
White to Light yellow powder to crystal
Application
Coumarins are used as fluorescent dyes and also as laser dyes. Fluorescent dyes not only absorb light; they also emit light to produce very bright colors. They are used to dye textile fibers, plastics, inks, and to make pigments for paints and lacquers. As a disperse dye, 40 Yellow is used to dye polyester fibers.
Storage
Store under inert gas