Bergapten
Bergapten (5-Methoxypsoralen) is a furanocoumarin compound that acts as a cell proliferation inhibitor. It is widely used in biochemical research, particularly in studies of cell cycle arrest, photochemotherapy (PUVA) for skin disorders, and investigating DNA intercalation mechanisms in both cellular and animal models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
484-20-8
Product Name Alternative
CYPs, CYP, Cytochrome P450, Bergapten, 5-Methoxypsoralen, Autophagy, inhibit, Inhibitor
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; DMSO:13.82 mg/mL (63.93 mM) ;10% DMSO+90% Corn Oil:1 mg/mL (4.63 mM) ; H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)
Smiles
COC1=C2C=CC (=O) OC2=CC2=C1C=CO2
Molecular Formula
C12H8O4
Molecular Weight
216.19
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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