β-methylumbelliferone

Name:
β-methylumbelliferone
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin; BMU
M Formula:	C10H8O3
Properties:
White to light-tan powder. Mp 186–188C. Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid; partly soluble in ethanol, isopropanol, 5% aqueous sodium carbonate solution. Very slightly soluble in water. Very dilute aqueous alkaline solutions give a bright blue-white fluorescence in daylight or UV light.
Grade:
Technical.
Use:
Optical bleach on soaps, starches and laundry products, suntan lotions.