4,5',8-Trimethylpsoralen, 99%

Description

CAS: 3902-71-4 | C14H12O3 | 228.25 g/mol

4,5',8-Trimethylpsoralen is used for treatment of psoriasis, and as a photochemical crosslinker of DNA used as a probe for nucleic acid structure, used to crosslink DNA onto mica surfaces, mutagenesis of N2 worms.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4,5′,8-Trimethylpsoralen is used for treatment of psoriasis, and as a photochemical crosslinker of DNA used as a probe for nucleic acid structure, used to crosslink DNA onto mica surfaces, mutagenesis of N2 worms.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3902-71-4
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 228.25
• MDL Number: MFCD00005010
• InChI Key: FMHHVULEAZTJMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trioxsalen, trioxysalen, trisoralen, trimethylpsoralen, 4,5',8-trimethylpsoralen, elder 8011, trioxisaleno, trioxysalene, trioxysalenum, 2',4,8-trimethylpsoralen
• PubChem CID: 5585
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28329
• IUPAC Name: 2,5,9-trimethyl-7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=CC3=C(OC(=O)C=C3C)C(C)=C2O1

• Melting Point: 229°C to 231°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1759
• Beilstein: 221723
• Merck Index: 14,9735
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform
• Formula Weight: 228.25
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 4,5',8-Trimethylpsoralen

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335-H351
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H351 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P271-P281-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	223-459-0
RTECSNumber	LV1576000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only