Psoralen (Ficusin), DNA synthesis inhibitor (ab143442)
Key features and details
- Covalently cross-links DNA to produce toxic lesions
- CAS Number: 66-97-7
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in ethanol to 50 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Psoralea sp.
Overview
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Product name
Psoralen (Ficusin), DNA synthesis inhibitor -
Description
Covalently cross-links DNA to produce toxic lesions -
Alternative names
- Ficusin
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Biological description
Covalently cross-links DNA to produce toxic lesions. Activated by UV light at wavelengths 320 to 400 nm. Photosensitizing, cross-linking and anthelmintic agent. Active in vivo and in vitro. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
66-97-7 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
Furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one -
Molecular weight
186.16 -
Molecular formula
C11H6O3 -
PubChem identifier
6199 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol to 50 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C1=CC(=O)OC2=CC3=C(C=CO3)C=C21 -
Source
Psoralea sp.
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Research areas