l General Information |
Product Name | Bergapten |
General description | Bergapten is a psoralen that can be photoactivated and is capable of crossing-ing DNA, covalently modifying proteins and lipids, and consequently inhibiting cell replication. |
Synonym | 4-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 484-20-8 |
Formula | C12H8O4 | Molecular Weight | 216.192 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | Slightly soluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | A linear furanocoumarin that has phototoxic and anti-inflammatory properties, with effects similar to METHOXSALEN. It is used in PUVA THERAPY for the treatment of PSORIASIS. |
Application | 1.Anti-Inflammatory Agents 2.Dermatologic Agents 3.Photosensitizing Agents |
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 |
