MedKoo Cat#: 585033 | Name: Bergaptol
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WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

Bergaptol is a natural 5-hydroxyfurocoumarin found in lemon, bergamot and other plants. Some studies have confirmed its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic functions, indicating that it may have significant medicinal value.

Chemical Structure

Bergaptol
CAS#486-60-2

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 585033

Name: Bergaptol

CAS#: 486-60-2

Chemical Formula: C11H6O4

Exact Mass: 202.0266

Molecular Weight: 202.17

Elemental Analysis: C, 65.35; H, 2.99; O, 31.66

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Synonym
Psoralin, 5-hydroxy-; 5-Hydroxypsoralen
IUPAC/Chemical Name
7H-Furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one, 4-hydroxy- (8CI)(9CI)
InChi Key
GIJHDGJRTUSBJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H6O4/c12-10-2-1-6-9(15-10)5-8-7(11(6)13)3-4-14-8/h1-5,13H
SMILES Code
O=C1C=CC2=C(O)C3=C(OC=C3)C=C2O1
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>3 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 202.17 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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