Coumestan is a heterocyclic organic compound. Coumestan forms the central core of a variety of natural compounds known collectively as coumestans. Coumestans are oxidation products of pterocarpan that are similar to coumarin. Coumestans, including coumestrol, a phytoestrogen, are found in a variety of plants. Food sources high in coumestans include split peas, pinto beans, lima beans, and especially alfalfa and clover sprouts.

CAS：479-12-9
中文别名：
英文别名：6H-Benzofuro<3,2-c><1>benzopyran-6-on;Coumestan;[1]benzofuro[3,2-c]chromen-6-one;
分子式：C15H8O3
分子量：236.222
精确质量：236.047
Psa：43.35
Logp：3.6924

UNII：MT103Z562V

密度：1.385g/cm3
沸点：417.2ºC at 760 mmHg
闪点：206.1ºC
折射率：1.696
蒸汽压：3.62E-07mmHg at 25°C