7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy

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7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy Structure
7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy structure
Common Name 7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy
CAS Number 7471-73-0 Molecular Weight 232.18900
Density 1.484g/cm3 Boiling Point 342.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H8O5 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 161.1ºC

 Use of 7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy


5-Hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen (5-Hydroxyxanthotoxin) is a metabolite of Xanthotoxin. Xanthotoxin is a potent tricyclic furocoumarin suicide inhibitor of CYP (cytochrome P-450), is an agent used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and some cutaneous Lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
Synonym More Synonyms

  Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description 5-Hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen (5-Hydroxyxanthotoxin) is a metabolite of Xanthotoxin. Xanthotoxin is a potent tricyclic furocoumarin suicide inhibitor of CYP (cytochrome P-450), is an agent used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and some cutaneous Lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight[1].
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References

[1]. Alsharari SD, et al. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamics Studies of Nicotine After Oral Administration in Mice: Effects of Methoxsalen, a CYP2A5/6 Inhibitor. Nicotine Tob Res. 2014 Jan;16(1):18-25.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.484g/cm3
Boiling Point 342.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C12H8O5
Molecular Weight 232.18900
Flash Point 161.1ºC
Exact Mass 232.03700
PSA 72.81000
LogP 2.25340
Index of Refraction 1.67
InChIKey XPFCGZWOHNGDSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COc1c2occc2c(O)c2ccc(=O)oc12

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy Structure

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Literature: Brokke; Christensen Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1958 , vol. 23, p. 589,594

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7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy Structure

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Literature: Brokke; Christensen Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1958 , vol. 23, p. 589,594

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7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy Structure

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Literature: Brokke; Christensen Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1958 , vol. 23, p. 589,594

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  3

DownStream  0

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

4-Hydroxy-9-methoxy-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-on
xanthotoxin
4-hydroxy-9-methoxy-7H-furo<3,2-g><1>benzopyran-7-one
4-hydroxy-9-methoxy-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
5-hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen
5-Hydroxyxanthotoxin
8-methoxy-5-hydroxypsoralen

  | FAQ

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Q: What are the uses of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one?
A: Main uses of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one: 5-Hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen (5-Hydroxyxanthotoxin) is a metabolite of Xanthotoxin. Xanthotoxin is a potent tricyclic furocoumarin suicide inhibitor of CYP (cytochrome P-450), is an agent used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and some cutaneous Lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight[1].
Q: What is the Chinese name of 7471-73-0?
A: Chinese name of 7471-73-0 is 5-Hydroxyxanthotoxin.
Q: What is the English name of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one?
A: The English name of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one is 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one?
A: InChIKey of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one is XPFCGZWOHNGDSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one is 72.81000.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one?
A: SMILES notation of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one is COc1c2occc2c(O)c2ccc(=O)oc12.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one?
A: Molecular formula of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one is C12H8O5.
Q: What is the boiling point of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one?
A: Boiling point of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one is 342.7ºC at 760 mmHg.
Q: What English synonyms does 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one have?
A: English synonyms of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one: 4-Hydroxy-9-methoxy-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-on, xanthotoxin, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy-7H-furobenzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy-9-methoxy-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one, 5-hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen, 5-Hydroxyxanthotoxin, 8-methoxy-5-hydroxypsoralen.
Q: What is the LogP of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one?
A: LogP of 4-hydroxy-9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one is 2.25340.

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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