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Scoparone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name 6,7-Dimethoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one
Other names 6,7-Dimethoxycoumarin; 6,7-Dimethylesculetin; Esculetin dimethyl ether; Scoparon; Escoparone
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InChI
  • InChI=1S/C11H10O4/c1-13-9-5-7-3-4-11(12)15-8(7)6-10(9)14-2/h3-6H,1-2H3Key: GUAFOGOEJLSQBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C11H10O4/c1-13-9-5-7-3-4-11(12)15-8(7)6-10(9)14-2/h3-6H,1-2H3Key: GUAFOGOEJLSQBT-UHFFFAOYAO
SMILES
  • O=C/2Oc1cc(OC)c(OC)cc1\C=C\2
Properties
Chemical formula C11H10O4
Molar mass 206.197 g·mol
Melting point 143 to 145 °C (289 to 293 °F; 416 to 418 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references
Chemical compound

Scoparone is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C11H10O4. It is found in the Chinese herb Artemisia scoparia and has been studied for its potential pharmacological properties including immunosuppression and vasorelaxation.

References

  1. "6,7-Dimethoxycoumarin". Sigma-Aldrich.
  2. Huei-Chen, Huang; Shu-Hsun, Chu; Pei-Dawn Lee Chao, PD (1991). "Vasorelaxants from Chinese herbs, emodin and scoparone, possess immunosuppressive properties". European Journal of Pharmacology. 198 (2–3): 211–3. doi:10.1016/0014-2999(91)90624-Y. PMID 1830846.
  3. Huang, Huei-Chen; Lee, Chai-Rong; Weng, Yu-I; Lee, Ming-Chih; Lee, Yuan-Teh (1992). "Vasodilator effect of scoparone (6,7-dimethoxycoumarin) from a Chinese herb". European Journal of Pharmacology. 218 (1): 123–8. doi:10.1016/0014-2999(92)90155-W. PMID 1327821.
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