CAS 13252-83-0: 4-hydroxy-6-methylcoumarin

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4-Hydroxy-6-methylcoumarin (4-HMC), a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agent, is used in food as a flavor, preservative, and antioxidant.

4-Hydroxy-6-methylcoumarin

4-Hydroxy-6-methylcoumarin (4-HMC) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound, a derivative of coumarin, found in a variety of plants, fungi, and bacteria. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activity.4-HMC is used as a flavoring agent, preservative and antioxidant in the food industry.

4-Hydroxy-6-methylcoumarin

6-Methyl-4-hydroxycoumarin is a coumarin derivative that has been shown to have potent inhibitory activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It also inhibits the growth of leukemia cells and shows anti-inflammatory properties. The photophysical studies of this molecule show that it has absorption bands in the visible region, which may be attributed to its hydroxyl group. 6-Methyl-4-hydroxycoumarin has also been shown to be an effective inhibitor of LPS (lipopolysaccharide)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, as well as benzofuran derivatives that have been shown to have inflammatory propertys.