Bergapten

Article number:

7550676

CAS No.:

484-20-8

Formula:

C12H8O4

Chemical description:

4-Methoxyfuro (3,2-g)benzopyrane-7-one

Synonyms:

5-Methoxypsoralen, 5-MOP, Heraclin, Majudin; Geralen

Molecular weight:

216,19 g/mol

Bergapten is a psoralen (furocuoumarins). It ist found in bergamot essential oil and a lot of other citurs essential oils, and is the chemical bergamot oil that causes phototoxicity. Intercalating agent for DNA forming covalent cross-links upon UV-irradia

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