Coumarin
Coumarin is a fragrant organic compound with a sweet odor reminiscent of vanilla and newly mown hay. It belongs to the benzopyrone chemical class and is naturally found in various plants, such as tonka beans, sweet clover, and cassia cinnamon. Coumarin has been widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, and food additives for its pleasant aroma. However, due to its potential toxicity in large doses, coumarin and its derivatives are regulated in food products in many countries. In pharmacology, coumarin derivatives like warfarin are used as anticoagulant medications to prevent blood clot formation.
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2H,6H,12H-Benzo[1,2-b:3,4-b':5,6-b'']tripyran-2,12-dione,10,11-dihydro-6,6,10,11-tetramethyl-4-propyl-, (10R,11R)-rel-
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- C22H24O5
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