3-Formyl-6-isopropylchromone

Synonym(s):6-Isopropyl-4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxaldehyde

CAS NO.：49619-58-1
Empirical Formula: C13H12O3
Molecular Weight: 216.23
MDL number: MFCD00192183
EINECS: 624-175-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:25:01

What is 3-Formyl-6-isopropylchromone?

Chemical properties

white to light yellow crystal powder

The Uses of 3-Formyl-6-isopropylchromone

3-Formyl-6-isopropylchromone is the suitable reagent used in a study to investigate the multidrug resistance reversal by some 3- formylchromones in human colon cancer and mouse lymphoma cells transfected with the human MDR1 gene.

General Description

3-Formyl-6-isopropylchromone (6-Isopropyl-4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran-3-carboxaldehyde, 6-Isopropyl-4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carbaldehyde), a pyrazine (paradiazine) derivative, is a heterocyclic building block. It is a heterocyclic six-membered aromatic compound bearing nitrogen atoms at para positions.
Combustion calorimetric experiments have been conducted to evaluate the enthalpy of combustion of 3-formyl-6-isopropylchromone. Cytotoxic activity of 3-formyl-6-isopropylchromone against normal and tumor cells in vivo has been tested.

Properties of 3-Formyl-6-isopropylchromone

Melting point:	98-100 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	339.8±42.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.17 g/cm3
solubility	soluble in Methanol
form	powder to crystal
color	White to Light yellow
CAS DataBase Reference	49619-58-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 3-Formyl-6-isopropylchromone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.