Molekula
7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin (AMC)
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin (AMC) is a fluorescent compound used in biochemical assays, particularly as a substrate for protease activity detection. It is also employed in the synthesis of fluorescent dyes and probes. It also serves as the parent compound for aminocoumarin laser dyes and as a matrix compound for MALDI mass spectrometry of synthetic polymers. Available with a CAS number of 26093-31-2, its molecular formula is C10H9NO2 and molecular weight is 175.18 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies 7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 mg — $83.80 per pack
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1 g — $114.40 per pack
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5 g — $399.00 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow solid to light brown powder |
| Assay | ≥97% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 22061681 |
| CAS Number | 26093-31-2 |
| IUPAC Name | 7-amino-4-methylchromen-2-one |
| EC Number | 247-454-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H9NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 175.18 |
| Exact Mass | 175.0633 |
| SMILES | CC1=CC(=O)OC2=C1C=CC(=C2)N |
| InChIKey | GLNDAGDHSLMOKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H9NO2/c1-6-4-10(12)13-9-5-7(11)2-3-8(6)9/h2-5H,11H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 92249 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 3212900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-amino-4-methyl-
- 4-Methyl-7-aminocoumarin
- 7-amino-4-methyl-2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one
- 7-Amino-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one
- 7-amino-4-methylchromen-2-one
- 7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin
- AMC
- Coumarin 120
- Coumarin 440
- Coumarin, 7-amino-4-methyl-
Frequently asked questions
What is 7-Amino-4-methylcoumarin (AMC) used for?
AMC is primarily used as a fluorescent probe in biochemical assays, particularly in protease activity studies and protein labeling due to its strong fluorescence upon cleavage.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of AMC?
The formula is C10H9NO2 with a molecular weight of 175.18 g/mol.
How should AMC be stored?
AMC should be stored at 2 to 8 °C, protected from light and moisture to maintain stability.
What grade of AMC does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies AMC in high-purity research grade, suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply AMC in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply AMC in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for volume pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of AMC?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
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