Scoparone

Scoparone
Names

IUPAC name 6,7-Dimethoxy-2H-chromen-2-one
Other names 6,7-Dimethoxycoumarin; 6,7-Dimethylesculetin; Esculetin dimethyl ether; Scoparon; Escoparone
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	120-08-1^Y
ChemSpider	8110
InChI InChI=1S/C11H10O4/c1-13-9-5-7-3-4-11(12)15-8(7)6-10(9)14-2/h3-6H,1-2H3 Key: GUAFOGOEJLSQBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C11H10O4/c1-13-9-5-7-3-4-11(12)15-8(7)6-10(9)14-2/h3-6H,1-2H3 Key: GUAFOGOEJLSQBT-UHFFFAOYAO
Jmol-3D images	Image
PubChem	8417
SMILES O=C/2Oc1cc(OC)c(OC)cc1\C=C\2
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₀O₄
Molar mass	206.19 g·mol⁻¹
Melting point	143 °C (289 °F; 416 K)^[1]
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Scoparone is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₀O₄. It is found in the Chinese herb Artemisia scoparia and has been studied for its potential pharmacological properties including immunosuppression and vasorelaxation.^[2]^[3]

References

↑ "6,7-Dimethoxycoumarin". Sigma-Aldrich.
↑ Huei-Chen, Huang; Shu-Hsun, Chu; Pei-Dawn Lee Chao, PD (1991). "Vasorelaxants from Chinese herbs, emodin and scoparone, possess immunosuppressive properties". European Journal of Pharmacology 198 (2–3): 211–3. doi:10.1016/0014-2999(91)90624-Y. PMID 1830846.
↑ Huang, Huei-Chen; Lee, Chai-Rong; Weng, Yu-I; Lee, Ming-Chih; Lee, Yuan-Teh (1992). "Vasodilator effect of scoparone (6,7-dimethoxycoumarin) from a Chinese herb". European Journal of Pharmacology 218 (1): 123–8. doi:10.1016/0014-2999(92)90155-W. PMID 1327821.