Maesopsin
[CAS# 5989-16-2]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Natural biochemical product
• Name: Maesopsin
• Synonyms: 2,4,6-trihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-1-benzofuran-3-one
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₂O₆
• Molecular Weight: 288.25
• CAS Registry Number: 5989-16-2
• EC Number: 804-191-9
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CC2(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O

Properties

• Solubility: 4979 mg/L (25 °C water)
• Density: 1.6±0.1 g/cm³, Calc.^*
• Index of Refraction: 1.757, Calc.^*
• Melting point: 206.79 °C
• Boiling Point: 620.0±55.0 °C (760 mmHg), Calc.^*, 487.57 °C
• Flash Point: 239.9±25.0 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS09 Warning
• Risk Statements: H400-H410
• Safety Statements: P273-P391-P501

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410