Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Methoxsalen |
| Catalog Number: | M3351 |
| CAS Number: | 298-81-7 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C12H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 216.19 |
| Solubility: | DMSO 37 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | 99.93% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Methoxsalen (Oxsoralen) a naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia, is an agent used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and some cutaneous Lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |