Methoxsalen

Product Name:

8-Methoxypsoralen

Synonyms:

2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one,9-methoxy-7h-furo(;2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one,9-methoxy-7h-furo[;5-Benzofuranacrylic acid, 6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-, delta-lactone;5-Benzofuranacrylicacid,6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-,δ-lactone;6-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylic acid gamma-lactone;6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylicaciddelta-lactone;6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylicacidelta-lactone;7-Furocoumarin

CAS:

298-81-7

MF:

C12H8O4

MW:

216.19

Product Categories:

Pharmaceuticals;Cytochrome P450 isozyme;This product is manufactured in GMP workshop.;Aromatics;Heterocycles;API;chemical reagent;pharmaceutical intermediate;phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;OXSORALENE;Other APIs;Inhibitors

Mol File:

298-81-7.mol

Chemical Properties

melting point

148-150 °C(lit.)

boiling point

414.795 °C at 760 mmHg

density

1.368 g/cm3

flashing point

204.661 °C

storage temp.

-20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

Water Solubility

PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE

Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White Solid. Bitter taste followed by tingling sensation.

Usage

antipsoriatic, pigmentation agent

Naturally occurring analog of Psoralen (P839800). Use in treatment of psoriasis and mycosis fungoides.

For the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo

Naturally occurring analog of psoralen. Use in treatment of psoriasis and mycosis fungoides

Air & Water Reactions

Sensitive to light and air. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

8-Methoxypsoralen is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 8-Methoxypsoralen are not available; however, 8-Methoxypsoralen is probably combustible.