5-Methoxypsoralen

Product Description

Product	5-Methoxypsoralen
CAS	484-20-8
Formula	C₁₂H₈O₄
Synonym	Bergapten, 5-methoxypsoralen, 7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-methoxy-, Bergaptan, Heraclin, Majudin, 6-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylic acid, ?-lactone, 5-Methoxy-6,7-furanocoumarin, 4-Methoxy-7H-furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one, Psoraderm, 4-Methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one, Geralen, 5-MOP, NSC 95437, 2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one,4-methoxy-7h-furo(, 4-Methoxy-7H-furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one, 4-methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-Methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one, 4-Methoxy-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one, 5-Methoxy-6,7-furanocoumarin, 6-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylic acid, gamma-lactone, 6-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylicacid,gamma-lactone, Bergapten, 5-Methoxypsoralen, 7H-Furo (3,2-G) (1) benzopyran-7-one, 4-methoxy-, 6-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylic acid, g-lactone, 5-Methoxy-6,7-furanocoumarin, 4-Methoxy-7H-furo (3,2-G) (1) benzopyran-7-one, 4-Methoxyfuro (3,2-G) chromen-7-one o-Methylbergaptol, 5-MOP

Molecular weight	216.19
EINECS	207-604-5
InChI	1S/C12H8O4/c1-14-12-7-2-3-11(13)16-10(7)6-9-8(12)4-5-15-9/h2-6H,1H3
Merck	1157
Melting Point	190-193 °C
Storage Temperature	2-8°C
Stability	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May be light sensitive.
Notes	5-Methoxypsoralen uses and applications include: Used in combination with UVA as a photochemotherapeutic agent for treatment of psoriasis, in treatment of vitiligo, and to promote tanning in suntan preparations; a major constituent of bergamot oil which is present in some perfumes, fragrances, sunscreens, and food products Suggested storage of 5-Methoxypsoralen: May be sensitive to exposure to light; protect from light; store in cool, dry place; store refrigerated; keep away from oxidizing materials; keep tightly closed
Class	Specialty Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
Function	Intermediates, Fragrance
Industry	Pharmaceutical, Fragrance

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