Psoralen
Psoralen (Ficusin) is a furocoumarin compound that intercalates into DNA, thereby inhibiting DNA replication and cellular proliferation. It is widely used in biochemical research, including in vitro studies of cell cycle arrest and in vivo models investigating photochemotherapy for skin conditions.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
66-97-7
Product Name Alternative
RNA Synthesis, RNASynthesis, Psoralen, psoralene, DNASynthesis, DNA Synthesis, DNA/RNA Synthesis, Apoptosis, Inhibitor, HIVProtease, HIV Protease, HIV, Furocoumarin, Ficusin, Human immunodeficiency virus, InfluenzaVirus, Influenza Virus, inhibit
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Molecular Biology, Protein Biochemistry
Purity
99.30% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; DMSO:71.22 mg/mL (382.57 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:4 mg/mL (21.49 mM) ; H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)
Smiles
O=C1OC2=C (C=C3C (=C2) OC=C3) C=C1
Molecular Formula
C11H6O3
Molecular Weight
186.16
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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