Chemistry:Auraptene

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Auraptene
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
7-{[(2E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl]oxy}-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one
Other names
Aurapten
7-Geranyloxycoumarin
Identifiers
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ChEBI
ChEMBL
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UNII
Properties
C19H22O3
Molar mass 298.376 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Auraptene is a natural bioactive monoterpene coumarin ether. It was first isolated from members of the genus Citrus.

Auraptene has shown some effect as a chemopreventative agent against cancers of liver, skin, tongue, esophagus, and colon in rodent models.[1]

See also

  • C19H22O3

References

  1. Curini, M., Carvotto, G., Epifano, F. and Giannone, G. "Chemistry and Biological Activity of Natural and Synthetic Prenyloxycoumarins"(2006). Current Medicinal Chemistry, 13, 199-222.