Name
coumarin
Description
Coumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound found in many plants, notably in tonka beans, cinnamon, sweet clover, and some other herbs. It has a sweet, vanilla-like aroma and is used in a variety of applications, including in the fragrance industry, as well as in flavorings and some pharmaceutical products.
Benefits
Imparts a pleasing scent
Considerations
• Acute Toxicity
Harmful if swallowed, may cause organ damage in chronic or acute exposure. • Allergies Can cause allergic reaction
Synonyms
2H-Chromen-2-one
2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one
Cumarin
1,2-Benzopyrone
Chromen-2-one
1-Hexadecylpyridinium chloride monohydrate
Benzo-alpha-pyrone
2-Oxo-1,2-benzopyran
2H-Benzo(b)pyran-2-one
5,6-Benzo-2-pyrone
Cinnamic acid, o-hydroxy-, delta-lactone
Research Sources
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/323
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