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IUPAC name
6-(2-Methylbut-3-en-2-yl)furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
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Other names
Xyloltenin; 3-(α,α-dimethylallyl)psoralen
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Properties | |
C16H14O3 | |
Molar mass | 254.285 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 82–83 °C (180–181 °F; 355–356 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chalepensin is a chemical compound of the furanocoumarin class. Originally isolated in 1967 from fringed rue (Ruta chalepensis), [1] from which it derives its name, it has also been found in other plants of the genus Ruta including common rue (Ruta graveolens) [2] and mountain rue (Ruta montana). [3]
Chalepensin forms colorless crystalline needles with a melting point of 82-83 °C. [4]
Chalepensin has been shown to have antifertility effects in female rats. [2] [5] [6] This may be the result of toxic effects chalepensin has on the ovaries. [5] This antifertility effect may provide some scientific evidence in support of the traditional uses of fringed rue [6] and modern use of rue oil (oil from plants of the genus Ruta) in South America [7] as an abortifacient.
Chalepensis has also been shown to have antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). [8]
Several chemical compounds that have the same core chemical structure as chalepensin are known, including chalepin, rutamarin, 5-methoxychalepensin, and 5,8-dimethoxychalepensin.
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Names | |
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IUPAC name
6-(2-Methylbut-3-en-2-yl)furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
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Other names
Xyloltenin; 3-(α,α-dimethylallyl)psoralen
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Identifiers | |
3D model (
JSmol)
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ChEBI | |
ChEMBL | |
ChemSpider | |
KEGG | |
PubChem
CID
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CompTox Dashboard (
EPA)
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Properties | |
C16H14O3 | |
Molar mass | 254.285 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 82–83 °C (180–181 °F; 355–356 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chalepensin is a chemical compound of the furanocoumarin class. Originally isolated in 1967 from fringed rue (Ruta chalepensis), [1] from which it derives its name, it has also been found in other plants of the genus Ruta including common rue (Ruta graveolens) [2] and mountain rue (Ruta montana). [3]
Chalepensin forms colorless crystalline needles with a melting point of 82-83 °C. [4]
Chalepensin has been shown to have antifertility effects in female rats. [2] [5] [6] This may be the result of toxic effects chalepensin has on the ovaries. [5] This antifertility effect may provide some scientific evidence in support of the traditional uses of fringed rue [6] and modern use of rue oil (oil from plants of the genus Ruta) in South America [7] as an abortifacient.
Chalepensis has also been shown to have antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). [8]
Several chemical compounds that have the same core chemical structure as chalepensin are known, including chalepin, rutamarin, 5-methoxychalepensin, and 5,8-dimethoxychalepensin.
{{
cite journal}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (
link)