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Alfa Aesar™ 4-Methylumbelliferone, 97%
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Description
Applications
4-Methylumbelliferone is used in the determination of nitric acid and as a standard for fluorometric determination of enzyme activity. It is also used in bile therapy.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in cold water. Soluble in acetic acid, alkali and ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in hot water, chloroform and diethyl ether.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
4-Methylumbelliferone is used in the determination of nitric acid and as a standard for fluorometric determination of enzyme activity. It is also used in bile therapy.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in cold water. Soluble in acetic acid, alkali and ammonium hydroxide. Slightly soluble in hot water, chloroform and diethyl ether.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Quantity | 50g |
| Melting Point | 186°C to 191°C |
| Beilstein | 142217 |
| Merck Index | 14,4854 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in alcohol; Insoluble in cold water; Soluble in acetic acid,alkali and ammonium hydroxide; Slightly soluble in hot water,chloroform and diethyl ether. |
| Formula Weight | 176.17 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 4-Methylumbelliferone |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335-H500
EINECSNumber : 201-986-7
RTECSNumber : GN7000000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures