Methoxsalen
Methoxsalen (8-Methoxypsoralen) is a furanocoumarin compound used in psoralen, used in studies of psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and some sun-exposed cutaneous lymphomas, and is a P450 inhibitor.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[298-81-7]
Product Name Alternative
8-Methoxypsoralen; Xanthotoxin; 8-MOP
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H317, H341, H351
Target
Cytochrome P450
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Methoxsalen.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.98
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL
Smiles
O=C1OC(C(C=C1)=C2)=C(OC)C3=C2C=CO3
Molecular Formula
C12H8O4
Molecular Weight
216.19
Precautions
H302, H317, H341, H351
References & Citations
[1]Alsharari SD, et al. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamics Studies of Nicotine After Oral Administration in Mice: Effects of Methoxsalen, a CYP2A5/6 Inhibitor. Nicotine Tob Res. 2014 Jan;16 (1) :18-25.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
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