Scopoletin
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| Synonyms: | scopoletin; 92-61-5 ;Gelseminic acid ;7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-2H-chromen-2-one; 6-Methylesculetin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compound ID: | NMPC-1472 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Molecular Formula: | C10H8O4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canonical SMILES: | COC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)O | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InChIKey: | RODXRVNMMDRFIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About the compound: | Scopoletin is a coumarin compound found in several plants including those in the genus Scopolia and the genus Brunfelsia, as well as chicory (Cichorium), redstem wormwood (Artemisia scoparia), stinging nettle (Urticadioica), passion flower (Passiflora), noni (Morindacitrifolia fruit) and European black nightshade (Solanumnigrum) that is comprised of umbelliferone with a methoxy group substituent at position 6. Scopoletin is used to standardize and establish pharmacokinetic properties for products derived from the plants that produce it, such as noni extract. Although the mechanism(s) of action have not yet been established, this agent has potential antineoplastic, antidopaminergic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticholinesterase effects. GHS Hazard Statements • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] |
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| Properties: |
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Source: PubChem |
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| Source Species: |
Talinum triangulare |