Warfarin

Warfarin is an anticoagulant also known as Coumadin. It is an odorless, colorless or white crystalline powder available commercially as a dust or liquid concentrate in various formulations. It is also found in anticoagulant medications and pesticides.

·         IUPAC name: (RS)-4-hydroxy- 3-(3- oxo- 1-phenylbutyl)- 2H- chromen- 2-one

·         2-dimensional structure:

 

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·         3-D Structure:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Warfarin-from-xtal-3D-balls.png

·         Chemical formula: C₁₉H₁₆O₄

·         Molecular weight: 308.3 g/mol

·         Physical properties

o    Melting Point: 161⁰C

• Boiling points: Decomposes at 760 torr
• H2O solubility: Insoluble in H2O
• Benzene Solubility: Insoluble in Benzene

Intermolecular forces present in the molecule: Warfarin has dispersion forces, as well as dipole- dipole forces. It is capable of forming hydrogen bonds with other molecules. Warfarin also has 41 sigma bonds and 9 pi bonds.

Sources:

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/warfarin/recognition.html