Molar mass 298.376 g/mol | ||
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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 a remarkable effect in the prevention of degenerative diseases. Many studies have reported the effect of auraptene as a chemopreventative agent against cancers of liver, skin, tongue, esophagus, and colon in rodent models. The effect in humans is not yet known.
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