Auraptene
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7-{[(2E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl]oxy}-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one | |
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Aurapten
7-Geranyloxycoumarin | |
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| 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]
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References
- ^ 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.
