Products 298-81-7
CAS 298-81-7 appears in our catalog under these names: Methoxsalen, Methoxsalen-d3, 8-Methoxy Psoralen, >95% (HPLC), 8–Methoxypsoralen, Methoxsalen/ 100%. Offered by: Chemat Brand, TRC, Mikromol, LoGiCal, Dr. Ehrenstorfer. Available pack sizes: on request, 250mg, 25mg, 5g, 500mg, 10mg, 100mg, 20mg.
Methoxsalen is a member of the class of psoralens that is 7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one in which the 9 position is substituted by a methoxy group. It is a constituent of the fruits of Ammi majus. Like other psoralens, trioxsalen causes photosensitization of the skin. It is administered topically or orally in conjunction with UV-A for phototherapy treatment of vitiligo and severe psoriasis. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a photosensitizing agent, a dermatologic drug, a cross-linking reagent and a plant metabolite. It is a member of psoralens and an aromatic ether. It is functionally related to a psoralen.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C12H8O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 216.19 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one |
| InChIKey | QXKHYNVANLEOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | COC1=C2C(=CC3=C1OC=C3)C=CC(=O)O2 |
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