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| Verifiedrevid | 458781721 |
| Pin | 7-{[(2E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl]oxy}-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one |
| Othernames | Aurapten 7-Geranyloxycoumarin |
Auraptene is a natural bioactive monoterpene coumarin ether. It was first isolated from members of the genus Citrus.
Auraptene has shown some effect as a chemopreventative agent against cancers of liver, skin, tongue, esophagus, and colon in rodent models.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Curini, M., Carvotto, G., Epifano, F. and Giannone, G. "Chemistry and Biological Activity of Natural and Synthetic Prenyloxycoumarins"(2006). Current Medicinal Chemistry, 13, 199-222.