Ferujol

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Ferujol
IUPAC name 8-{[(2E)-3,7-dimethyloct-2-en-1-yl]oxy}-7-hydroxy-2H-chromen-2-one
Identifiers
CAS number [98299-78-6]
PubChem 6435569
SMILES CC(C)CCCC(=CCOC1=C(C=CC2=C1OC(=O)C=C2)O)C
Properties
Molecular formula C19H24O4
Molar mass 316.39146
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Ferujol is a compound in the coumarin family, isolated from Ferula jaeschkeana and reported to have contraceptive activity when given to female rats 1-5 days after coitus.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Singh MM, Gupta DN, Wadhwa V, Jain GK, Khanna NM, Kamboj VP. (1985) Contraceptive efficacy and hormonal profile of ferujol: a new coumarin from Ferula jaeschkeana. Planta medica 1985 (3):268-270