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Auraptene

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

7-Geranyloxycoumarin, 7-[[(2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]oxy]-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, Aurapten

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H22O3
CAS Number:
495-02-3
Molecular Weight:
298.38
MDL number:
MFCD00075948
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329771062
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMSO: >20 mg/mL

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\COc1ccc2C=CC(=O)Oc2c1

InChI

1S/C19H22O3/c1-14(2)5-4-6-15(3)11-12-21-17-9-7-16-8-10-19(20)22-18(16)13-17/h5,7-11,13H,4,6,12H2,1-3H3/b15-11+

InChI key

RSDDHGSKLOSQFK-RVDMUPIBSA-N

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General description

Auraptene (7-geranyloxycoumarin) is a prenyloxycoumarin, that is abundantly present in nature. It is produced by several plant species, such as Rutaceae and Umbeliferae (Apiaceae) families.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Auraptene is an estrogen receptor modulator that also acts as an ACAT inhibitor. It displays anti-tumor effects in several xenograft and chemically-induced murine tumor models. Auraptene induces apoptosis and is anti-proliferative in cancer cell lines. It has agonistic properties against PPARs, and interferes with lipid and cholesterol production by inhibiting ACAT (IC50 = 4 uM).
Auraptene (7-geranyloxycoumarin) possesses anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Nuclear Receptors (Steroids) page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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