Methoxsalen USP

Methoxsalen is a naturally occurring photoreactive compound found in the seeds of the Ammi majus plant, which belongs to the Umbelliferae family. It is also present in the roots of Heracleum candicans. This compound is a member of the group known as furocoumarins, commonly referred to as psoralens.

Herbal Creations is known as a Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Methoxsalen USP Extract in India. In chemical terms, the Methoxsalen USP is 9-Methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one. This natural compound is primarily obtained from the seeds of Ammi majus and belongs to the Umbelliferae family. The company offers carefully processed Methoxsalen USP to clients across different industries.

Methoxsalen USP Extract is a naturally occurring photoactive compound present in the seeds of Ammi majus (Umbelliferae) as well as in the roots of Heracleum candicans. It belongs to the group of compounds known as psoralens or furocoumarins, recognized for their distinctive chemical structure and natural origin.

Details Of Methoxsalen USP:

• Molecular Formula: C12H8O4

• Molecular Weight: 216.18

• Therapeutic Uses: For Pigmentation

• Description/Appearance: White crystalline material

• Identification: By IR and by TLC should comply.

• Solubility: Soluble in Chloroform

• Melting Point/Range : 143 – 148oC

• Residue On Ignition: NMT 0.1%

• Heavy Metal: NMT 0.002%

• Water : NMT 0.5%

• Chromatographic Impurity: Complies

• Organic Volatile Impurity: Complies

• Assay (by HPLC) (on anhydrous basis) : 98-102%

• Minimum Order Quantity: 1 kg

Note:* These are not claims; kindly study and verify before processing