Product Description
Psoralen belongs to the family of furanocoumarins that intercalates and induces interstrand cross-links in DNA. On UV exposure psoralen is excited leading to irreversible intercalation with DNA by covalent bond formation. This property of psoralen ultraviolet A light (PUVA) is exploited in treating skin diseases and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It may be useful in treating osteoporosis.
Psoralen belongs to the family of furanocoumarins that intercalates and induces interstrand cross-links in DNA. On UV exposure psoralen is excited leading to irreversible intercalation with DNA by covalent bond formation. This property of psoralen ultraviolet A light (PUVA) is exploited in treating skin diseases and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It may be useful in treating osteoporosis.
Biovision | B2778 | Psoralen DataSheet
Alternate Name/Synonyms: NSC 404562,Furocoumarin,7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one,Ficusin
Appearance: White to off-white solid
Formulation:
CAS Number: 66-97-7
Structure Available?: Yes
Peptide sequence: N/A
Salt Form: No
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₆O₃
Molecular Weight: 186.17
Cell-Permeable?: TRUE
Purity: ≥98%
Solubilities: ~30 mg/ml DMSO
Handling: Do not take internally. Wear gloves and mask when handling the product! Avoid contact by all modes of exposure.
Country of Origin: USA
Tag Line: DNA intercalating agent
MDL Number: MFCD00010520
PubChem CID: 6199
SMILES: C1=CC(=O)OC2=CC3=C(C=CO3)C=C21
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: ZCCUUQDIBDJBTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N