| Scopoletin | |
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7-hydroxy-6-methoxychromen-2-one |
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Other names
Gelseminic acid |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 92-61-5 |
| PubChem | 5280460 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H8O4 |
| Molar mass | 192.16 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 192.042259 u |
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| Infobox references | |
Scopoletin is a coumarin found in the root of plants in the genus Scopolia like Scopolia carniolica or Scopolia japonica, in chicory, in Artemisia scoparia, in the passion flower, in Brunfelsia, in Viburnum prunifolium or Kleinhovia hospita. It can also be found in some whiskies or in dandelion coffee.
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Scopolin is a glucoside of scopoletin formed by the action of the enzyme, scopoletin glucosyltransferase.
Scopoletin seems to regulate the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is high, scopoletin helps to lower it, and when it is too low it, can help raise it.
Scopoletin has bacteriostatic activity against various species of bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp., Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Scopoletin has anti-inflammatory activity and can be used to treat bronchial illnesses and asthma.
Scopoletin regulates the hormone serotonin, which helps to reduce anxiety and depression.
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