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8-Methoxypsoralen, 98%

Catalog No. AAA1710803
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Description

CAS: 298-81-7 | C12H8O4 | 216.19 g/mol

8-Methoxypsoralen, is used in Photochemotherapy (methoxsalen with long wave ultraviolet radiation) is indicated for the repigmentation of idiopathic vitiligo. It is also used in Photopheresis (methoxsalen with long wave ultraviolet radiation of white blood cells) is indicated for use with the UVAR* System in the palliative treatment of the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
8-Methoxypsoralen, is used in Photochemotherapy (methoxsalen with long wave ultraviolet radiation) is indicated for the repigmentation of idiopathic vitiligo. It is also used in Photopheresis (methoxsalen with long wave ultraviolet radiation of white blood cells) is indicated for use with the UVAR* System in the palliative treatment of the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone, ethanol (slight), acetic acid, and chloroform (50 mg/ml). Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 298-81-7
Molecular Formula C12H8O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 216.19
MDL Number MFCD00005009
InChI Key QXKHYNVANLEOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methoxsalen, 8-methoxypsoralen, xanthotoxin, meladinine, ammoidin, oxsoralen, meloxine, oxypsoralen, xanthotoxine, meladinin
PubChem CID 4114
ChEBI CHEBI:18358
IUPAC Name 9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
SMILES COC1=C2OC=CC2=CC2=C1OC(=O)C=C2

Specifications

Melting Point 146°C to 150°C
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 196453
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,5988
Solubility Information Soluble in acetone,ethanol (slight),acetic acid,and chloroform (50mg/ml). Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 216.2
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 8-Methoxypsoralen

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H314-H340-H350
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301-H340-H350-H318
Toxic if swallowed.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber 206-066-9
RTECSNumber LV1400000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only