Bergamottin

CAS: 7380-40-7

Ref. 3D-FB65517

Product Information

• Name: Bergamottin
• Synonyms: 4-Geranyloxypsoralen
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Bergamottin is a furanocoumarin compound, which is primarily found in grapefruit juice and other citrus fruits. It is derived from natural sources, specifically within the fruit and peel of grapefruits. The mode of action of Bergamottin involves the inhibition of the cytochrome P450 enzymes, particularly CYP3A4, which play a significant role in the metabolism of various drugs. This inhibitory effect can alter the pharmacokinetics of certain medications by increasing their bioavailability.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 338.4 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₂₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H22O4/c1-14(2)5-4-6-15(3)9-11-24-21-16-7-8-20(22)25-19(16)13-18-17(21)10-12-23-18/h5,7-10,12-13H,4,6,11H2,1-3H3/b15-9+
• InChI key: InChIKey=DBMJZOMNXBSRED-OQLLNIDSSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)=CCC/C(C)=C/COc1c2ccoc2cc2oc(=O)ccc12