描述
4-methylaesculetin, also known as 6,7-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin or dhmc-6,7, is a member of the class of compounds known as 6,7-dihydroxycoumarins. 6,7-dihydroxycoumarins are coumarins bearing two hydroxyl groups at positions 6 and 7 of the coumarin skeleton, respectively. 4-methylaesculetin is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 4-methylaesculetin can be found in dill, which makes 4-methylaesculetin a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.