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A naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA ADDUCTS in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation.

Also Known As:

Oxsoralen; 8 MOP; Xanthotoxin; 8-MOP; Deltasoralen; Dermox; Geroxalen; Meladinina; Meladinine; Meloxine; Methoxa-Dome; Méladinine; Oxsoralen-Ultra; Puvalen; Ultramop; 8 Methoxypsoralen; 8MOP; Methoxa Dome; Oxsoralen Ultra; 8-Methoxypsoralen; Ammoidin; 7H-Furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one, 9-methoxy-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Cross-Linking Reagents
Photosensitizing Agents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrans: 130
    - Benzopyrans: 195
      - Coumarins: 826
        Furocoumarins: 490
        Methoxsalen: 856
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Benzopyrans: 195
      - Coumarins: 826
        Furocoumarins: 490
        Methoxsalen: 856
  - 3-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Furocoumarins: 490
      - Methoxsalen: 856

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)