Psoralen is a furanocoumarin compound originally found in Psoralea coryfolia that exhibits anti-angiogenic activity. Psoralen is currently used to treat psoriasis with the additional of UVA light. Psoralen inhibits angiogenesis and induces G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in endothelial cells. This compound also inhibits topoisomerase I and induces DNA interstrand crosslinks and monoadducts, displaying carcinogenic potential as well.
| Cas No. | 66-97-7 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C11H6O3 |
| Formula Wt. | 186.16 |
| IUPAC Name | furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one |
| Synonym | Ficusin |
| Melting Point | 163-164°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol (10 mg/ml), ethyl acetate, acetone, and water (1.93 mg/ml at 25 °C). |
| Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | P7358 Info Sheet PDF |
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