CAS 38464-20-9: 4-Chloro-3-nitrocoumarin

4-Chloro-3-nitrocoumarin

4-Chloro-3-nitrocoumarin, is used in synthesis and antimicrobial activity of new 4-heteroarylamino coumarin derivatives that contain nitrogen and sulfur as heteroatoms. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

4-Chloro-3-nitro-2H-chromen-2-one is a monosubstituted aromatic compound that has a hydrochloric acid salt. It is used as an additive in the production of sodium salts, amines, and coumarin derivatives. 4-Chloro-3-nitro-2H-chromen-2-one has been shown to be labile and can be easily degraded by irradiation or nitration. This compound also has nucleophile properties, which make it a good candidate for use as an intermediate in other organic synthesis reactions. 4CNO is also able to form stable complexes with chloride, phosphorus oxychloride, and halogens.