Auraptene

SKU: orb1222175

Description

Aurapten is a coumarin with anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, anti-bacterial, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective activities. It inhibits leukocyte activation and induces phase II enzymes during the initiation phase of carcinogenesis. Aurapten may also be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease by inhibiting β-secretase (BACE1) activity.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 495-02-3
• MW: 298.4
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₁₉H₂₂O₃
• SMILES: CC(=CCC/C(=C/COc1cc2c(cc1)ccc(=O)o2)/C)C
• Target: BACE1
• Solubility: In Vitro: DMSO : 50 mg/mL (167.57 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

7-Geranyloxycoumarin, Aurapten, Auraptene

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Gene Symbol

BACE1