4- Hydroxycoumarin

4-Hydroxycoumarins

4-Hydroxycoumarin belongs to the class of compound known as coumarin in which the hydrogen at position 4 is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is an off white powder having a chemical formula C9H6O3 with an average molecular weight of 162.14 grams per mol. It has a melting point of 213.5 degree Celsius and boiling point of 187 degree Celsius. 4-Hydroxycoumarin is light dense compound having a density of 72.8 grams per millilitre with a good solubility in organic solvents like methanol and chloroform. It is slight soluble in water with a value of value of 2.78 milligrams per millilitre.