Cat Number: PIPE-0722

Scoparone

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CAS Number

120-08-1

Synonyms

6,7-DIMETHOXYCOUMARIN
6,7-Dimethylesculetin
Escoparone

Description

Scoparone is a member of the class of coumarins that is esculetin in which the two hydroxy groups at positions 6 and 7 are replaced by methoxy groups. It is a major constituent of the Chinese herbal medicine Yin Chen Hao, and exhibits a variety of pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-tumor activities. It has a role as a plant metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antilipemic drug, an immunosuppressive agent, an antihypertensive agent and an anti-allergic agent. It is a member of coumarins and an aromatic ether. It is functionally related to an esculetin.

Molecular Weight

206.19

Molecular Formula

C11H10O4

EINECS

204-369-0

SMILES

COC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)OC

Appearance

Powder

Storage

Room temperature