dihydrocoumarin

Independent reference data for dihydrocoumarin (CAS 119-84-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used in perfumes and flavors--has GRAS status in US; [HSDB]...Used in perfumery industry for its haylike odor.

Synonyms and trade names

dihydrocoumarin; 3,4-dihydrocoumarin; 119-84-6; hydrocoumarin; Benzodihydropyrone; melilotin; 2-chromanone; 1,2-benzodihydropyrone; melilotic lactone; Melilotine; Oxochroman; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 3,4-dihydro-; Chroman, 2-oxo-; Dihydrobenzopyrone; Usaf do-12; Coumarin, 3,4-dihydro-

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Dairy No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H317 (97.4%)

H302 (> 99.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H317 (97.4%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

What the public record says

BENZODIHYDROPYRONE · CAS 119-84-6 · C9H8O2. UNII NM5K1Y1BT2. Boiling Point: 522 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 272 °C; Boiling Point: 271.00 to 272.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.