7,8-Methylenedioxycoumarin

CAS: 4361-93-7

Ref. 3D-XM163701

Product Information

• Name: 7,8-Methylenedioxycoumarin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 7,8-Methylenedioxycoumarin is a furanocoumarin compound, which is a type of organic molecule characterized by a coumarin core with an additional methylenedioxy group. It is primarily sourced from various plant species, particularly those in the Rutaceae family, where it is found in essential oils and extracts. The mode of action of 7,8-Methylenedioxycoumarin involves its natural fluorescing properties, making it highly valuable for use in various biochemical assays where visualization is key. Due to its unique chemical structure, it efficiently absorbs ultraviolet light and emits visible fluorescence, which is exploited in photochemistry and as a biological marker. Its applications extend to the fields of pharmaceuticals and environmental sciences, where it serves in drug development studies and as a tool for tracking organic pollutants in ecosystems. Researchers continue to explore its potential uses due to its distinctive chemical behavior and natural origin.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 190.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₆O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H6O4/c11-8-4-2-6-1-3-7-10(9(6)14-8)13-5-12-7/h1-4H,5H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=OZRUEXJYRHKIJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=c1ccc2ccc3c(c2o1)OCO3