Routes ofadministration Oral CAS Number 484-20-8 ChemSpider 2265 Molar mass 216.19 g/mol | ATC code D05BA03 (WHO) PubChem CID 2355 UNII 4FVK84C92X | |
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Bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) is a psoralen (also known as furocoumarins) found in bergamot essential oil, in other citrus essential oils, and in grapefruit juice. It is the chemical in bergamot oil that causes phototoxicity. Bergapten-free bergamot essential oil or synthetics are now used in perfumery.
A known use of bergapten is in the synthesis of Fraxinol.
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