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Methoxsalen
- CAS number
- 298-81-7
- Molecular formula
- C12H8O4
- Molecular weight
- 216.19 g/mol
About this molecule
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, via PubChem.
Identifiers
- IUPAC name
- 9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
- InChIKey
- QXKHYNVANLEOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- SMILES
- COC1=C2C(=CC3=C1OC=C3)C=CC(=O)O2
- Other CAS numbers recorded
- 1246819-63-5 · 12692-94-3
- PubChem CID
- 4114
Also known as
methoxsalen · 8-Methoxypsoralen · 8-MOP · Oxsoralen · Meladinine · Oxypsoralen · Meloxine · Puvalen
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