l General Information |
Product Name | Methoxsalen |
General description | Methoxsalen is a naturally occurring photoactive substance found in the seeds of the Ammi majus (Umbelliferae) plant, used in the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis A CYP2A5/6 inhibitor. |
Synonym | 9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one; Xanthotoxin; NCI-C55903; 8-Methoxypsoralen; Ammoidin |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 298-81-7 |
Formula | C12H8O4 | Molecular Weight | 216.192 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to Pale Yellow Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥25mg/mL |
Ethanol | Slightly soluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Methoxsalen is a naturally occurring substance isolated from the seeds of the plant Ammi majus with photoactivating properties. As a member of the family of compounds known as psoralens or furocoumarins, methoxsalen's exact mechanism of action is unknown; upon photoactivation, methoxsalen has been observed to bind covalently to and cross DNA. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
