5-Methylmellein
[CAS# 7734-92-1]

Identification

• Name: 5-Methylmellein
• Synonyms: (3R)-3,4-Dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-1H-2-benzopyran-1-one; (-)-5-Methylmellein; (3R)-5-Methylmellein
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 192.21
• CAS Registry Number: 7734-92-1

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.37 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.212±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 128-131 ºC (hexane )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Cambie, Richard C.; Phytochemistry 1991, V30(1), P287-92.