Synonyms
Ammidin
Marmelosin
Pentosalen
Description
Imperatorin is a member of the class of psoralens that is psoralen substituted by a prenyloxy group at position 8. Isolated from Angelica dahurica and Angelica koreana, it acts as a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.7 (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitor and a metabolite.
Molecular Formula
C16H14O4
SMILES
CC(=CCOC1=C2C(=CC3=C1OC=C3)C=CC(=O)O2)C
Applications
anti-HIV; anticonvulsant; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial;