Imperatorin

Agent Name
Imperatorin
CAS Number
482-44-0
Formula
C16-H14-O4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Imperatorin formula graphical representation
Synonyms
5-Benzofuranacrylic acid, 6-hydroxy-7-((3-methyl-2-butenyl)oxy)-, delta-lactone; 6-Hydroxy-7-(3-methyl-2-butenyloxy)-5-benzofuranacrylic acid omega-lactone; 7H-Furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one, 9-((3-methyl-2-butenyl)oxy)-; 8-Isoamylenoxypsoralen; 8-Isopentenyloxypsoralene; 9-((3-Methyl-2-butenyl)oxy)-7H-furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one; 9-(3-Methylbut-2-enyloxy)furo(3,2-g)chromen-7-one; Ammidin; Marmelosin; Pentosalen; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Found in the roots of Imperatoria osthruthium, seeds of Angelica archangelica, and fruit of Pastinaca sativa; [Merck Index] Dried substance and derivatives used in liqueurs (bitters); [HSDB] A naturally occurring psoralen; [REPROTOX]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Psoralens"; Therapeutic doses (with UV light) are 0.6 mg/kg; Hepatitis has been reported after ingestion of herbal remedies and use of psoralen-UV therapy; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Angelicin."
Biomedical References

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
PICD (photoirritant contact dermatitis)

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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