SMILES:

CC1=CC(=O)OC2=C1C=CC(=C2)O
4-Methylumbelliferone (4-MU) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the 4-Methylumbelliferone (4-MU) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 7-hydroxy-4-methylchromen-2-one
CAS Number 90-33-5
Molecular Formula

C10H8O3
Molecular Weight (MW) 176.17
SMILES CC1=CC(=O)OC2=C1C=CC(=C2)O
InChIKey HSHNITRMYYLLCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 35 mg/mL (198.67 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 35 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.