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Methoxsalen

CHEBI:CHEBI_18358

Definition

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.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C12H8O4
Molecular Mass
216.18950
Charge
0
SMILES
COc1c2occc2cc2ccc(=O)oc12
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H8O4/c1-14-12-10-8(4-5-15-10)6-7-2-3-9(13)16-11(7)12/h2-6H,1H3
InChIKey
QXKHYNVANLEOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylic acid delta-lactone
  • 8-methoxy-[furano-3'.2':6.7-coumarin]
  • 8-methoxy-2',3',6,7-furocoumarin
  • 8-methoxy-4',5':6,7-furocoumarin
  • 8-Methoxyfuranocoumarin
  • 8-methoxypsoralen
  • 8-Methoxypsoralen
  • 8-MOP
  • 8-MP
  • 9-methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one
  • 9-methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
  • Meladinine
  • Meloxine
  • Methoxsalen
  • METHOXSALEN
  • O-methylxanthotoxol
  • O-Methylxanthotoxol
  • Oxsoralen
  • Ultra Mop
  • Uvadex
  • xanthotoxin
  • Xanthotoxin

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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Wikipedia:Methoxsalen
DRON_00010000
6854
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CHEBI:18358

Additional References

Wikipedia:Methoxsalen

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