Psoralen

CAS: 66-97-7

Ref. 3D-FP15273

Product Information

• Name: Psoralen
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Psoralen is a naturally occurring furocoumarin compound, which is derived from various plants, including those in the Apiaceae family, such as parsley and celery. Its mode of action involves intercalating into DNA and forming covalent cross-links when activated by ultraviolet A (UVA) light. This photoreactivity enables it to modify the biological activity of nucleic acids, making it a valuable tool in both therapeutic and experimental settings.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 186.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₆O₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H6O3/c12-11-2-1-7-5-8-3-4-13-9(8)6-10(7)14-11/h1-6H
• InChI key: InChIKey=ZCCUUQDIBDJBTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=c1ccc2cc3ccoc3cc2o1