Citropten
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IUPAC name
5,7-Dimethoxy-2H-chromen-2-one
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Other names
5,7-Dimethoxycoumarin; Citroptene; Citraptene; Limettin; Limetin
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.006.952 |
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C11H10O4 | |
Molar mass | 206.197 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).
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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
- ^ "5,7-Dimethoxycoumarin". Sigma-Aldrich.
- ^ "Citropten". Merriam-Webster.
- ^ 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.