Citropten

Citropten
Names
IUPAC name
5,7-Dimethoxy-2H-chromen-2-one
Other names
5,7-Dimethoxycoumarin; Citroptene; Citraptene; Limettin; Limetin
Identifiers
487-06-9
ChemSpider 2673
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PubChem 2775
Properties
C11H10O4
Molar mass 206.20 g·mol−1
Melting point 146 to 149 °C (295 to 300 °F; 419 to 422 K)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Citropten is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C11H10O4. It is found in the essential oils of citrus such as lime, lemon, and bergamot.[2][3]

References

  1. "5,7-Dimethoxycoumarin". Sigma-Aldrich.
  2. "Citropten". Merriam-Webster.
  3. Makki, S.; Treffel, P.; Humbert, P.; Agache, P. (1991). "High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of citropten and bergapten in suction blister fluid after solar product application in humans". Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications 563 (2): 407. doi:10.1016/0378-4347(91)80049-I.


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