Chemical Properties |
Crystalline Solid |
Uses |
antipsoriatic, antiinflammatory |
Uses |
Naturally occurring analog of Psoralen ( P839800) and metabolite of 8-Methoxy Psoralen (M260795). Antipsoriatic. |
Uses |
A psoralen phytotoxic citrus essential oil found in bergamont |
Uses |
Naturally occurring analog of psoralen and isomer of methoxsalen. Found in a wide variety of plants. Antipsoriatic |
Definition |
ChEBI: A 5-methoxyfurocoumarin that is psoralen substituted by a methoxy group at position 5. |
Uses |
Has been used to promote tanning in suntan preparations. |
General Description |
Grayish-white microcrystalline powder or yellow fluffy solid. |
Air & Water Reactions |
Insoluble in water. |
Reactivity Profile |
Bergapten may be sensitive to exposure to light. A related chemical is incompatible with strong oxidizers. |
Fire Hazard |
Flash point data for Bergapten are not available; however, Bergapten is probably combustible. |