8-Methoxy Psoralen

• Catalog No.: M260795
• CAS Number: 298-81-7
• M. F.: C12H8O4
• M. W.: 216.18952
• Storage: -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 9-methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: methoxsalen
• Synonyms: 8-MOP; Methoxsalene; NSC 45923; Meladoxen; 8-Methoxy[furano-3',2':6,7-coumarin]; Vitpso; Xanthotoxine; 6-Hydroxy-7-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylic Acid δ-Lactone; 8-MP; Ammodin; Deltapsoralen; Meladinin; Meloxine; Methoxa-Dome; Oxsoralen; Oxsoralen-Ultra; Ammoidin; Methoxsalen; Xanthotoxin; Uvadex; 9-Methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one; 8-Methoxy-6,7-furanocoumarin; 8-Methoxypsoralene; Geroxalen; Meladinine; New-Meladinin; Oxsoralen Lotion; Oxypsoralen; Puvalen; Puvamet

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 298-81-7

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: White Solid
• Melting Point: 131-133°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: DMSO
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)

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

REFERENCES

• Loutfy, M.A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 9, 427 (1980)
• Parrish, J.A., et al.: Int. J. Dermatol., 19, 379 (1980)