Methoxsalen
USP/1417001 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 8-Methoxypsoralen; 8-MOP; 9-Methoxyfuro[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one; Ammoidin; Methoxsalen; Xanthotoxin
CAS Number: 298-81-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H8O4
Molecular Weight: 216.19
MDL Number: MFCD00005009
Linear Formula: C12H8O4
Product Type: Chemical
API family | methoxsalen |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C12H8O4/c1-14-12-10-8( |
InChI key | QXKHYNVANLEOEG-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | 148-150 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | COc1c2OC(=O)C=Cc2cc3ccoc1 |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) plus ultraviolet A (UVA) irradiation induces monoadducts and interstrand cross-links in DNA and therefore can be used to study DNA repair and recombination mechanisms. Cultured normal human melanocytes treated with 8-methoxypsoralen and irradiated with ultraviolet A (UVA) formed 8-methoxypsoralen-phospho |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia . |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H317 |
Precautionary statements | P280 - P301 + P312 + P330 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 148-150 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |