Substance profile
Dicoumarol
Dicoumarol is a white or creamy white, crystalline powder with a slight, pleasant odor.
01 · Identification
What Dicoumarol is
Dicoumarol is a white or creamy white, crystalline powder with a slight, pleasant odor. Its molecular formula is C19H12O6 and its molecular weight is 336.3 g/mol. It melts at 290 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Dicoumarol
- 4,4'-dihydroxy-3,3'-methylenebis(2H-chromen-2-one)
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H372 | Causes damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P273, P301, P312, P314, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Dicoumarol properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 290 °C (554 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| 290 °C (554 °F) | HMDB | ||
| Solubility | Practically insol in water, alc, ether. | HSDB | |
| INSOL IN ACETONE | HSDB | ||
| Sol in aq alkaline solns, in pyridine and similar org bases. Slightly sol in benzene and chloroform. | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Dicoumarol
Storage conditions
Dicumarol should be stored in well-closed containers at a temperature below 40 degrees C (104 °F), preferably 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F), and kept away from direct sunlight. The manufacturer recommends storage below 25 °C (77 °F).
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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