Basic Info

Common NamePimpinellin(F03908)
2D Structure
Description

Pimpinellin is a furocoumarin. Furocoumarins, are phototoxic and photocarcinogenic. They intercalate DNA and photochemically induce mutations. Furocoumarins are botanical phytoalexins found to varying extents in a variety of vegetables and fruits, notably citrus fruits. The levels of furocoumarins present in our diets, while normally well below that causing evident acute phototoxicity, do cause pharmacologically relevant drug interactions. Some are particularly active against cytochrome P450s. For example, in humans, bergamottin and dihydroxybergamottin are responsible for the 'grapefruit juice effect', in which these furanocoumarins affect the metabolism of certain drugs.

FRCD IDF03908
CAS Number131-12-4
PubChem CID4825
FormulaC13H10O5
IUPAC Name

5,6-dimethoxyfuro[2,3-h]chromen-2-one

InChI Key

BQPRWZCEKZLBHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C13H10O5/c1-15-11-7-3-4-9(14)18-10(7)8-5-6-17-12(8)13(11)16-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

Canonical SMILES

COC1=C(C2=C(C=CO2)C3=C1C=CC(=O)O3)OC

Isomeric SMILES

COC1=C(C2=C(C=CO2)C3=C1C=CC(=O)O3)OC

Synonyms
        
            pimpinellin
        
            131-12-4
        
            5,6-Dimethoxy-2H-furo[2,3-H]chromen-2-one
        
            Pimpinecilin
        
            CCRIS 4344
        
            5,6-dimethoxyfuro[2,3-h]chromen-2-one
        
            UNII-D419UK1B4L
        
            CHEBI:8213
        
            D419UK1B4L
        
            2H-Furo(2,3-h)-1-benzopyran-2-one, 5,6-dimethoxy-
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Plant Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassPhenylpropanoids and polyketides
ClassCoumarins and derivatives
SubclassFuranocoumarins
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentAngular furanocoumarins
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
SubstituentsAngular furanocoumarin - Benzopyran - 1-benzopyran - Benzofuran - Anisole - Alkyl aryl ether - Pyranone - Pyran - Benzenoid - Furan - Heteroaromatic compound - Lactone - Oxacycle - Ether - Organoheterocyclic compound - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as angular furanocoumarins. These are furanocoumarins, with a structure characterized by a furan ring angularly fused to a coumarin.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight246.218
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count5
Rotatable Bond Count2
Complexity366
Monoisotopic Mass246.053
Exact Mass246.053
XLogP2.3
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count18
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.9073
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9886
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.7454
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.5472
P-glycoprotein InhibitorInhibitor0.6382
Inhibitor0.5097
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.8445
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.6582
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8128
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.8969
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.5638
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorInhibitor0.9499
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6599
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorInhibitor0.5728
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorInhibitor0.9452
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorInhibitor0.7206
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.8133
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9682
Non-inhibitor0.9503
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.5874
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.9533
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9506
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.9514
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.8000
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.7479
Acute Oral ToxicityII0.5601
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.3731

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-3.5997LogS
Caco-2 Permeability1.0775LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity2.8986LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity-0.3381pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.4482pIGC50, ug/L

Targets

General Function:
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. This enzyme contributes to the wide pharmacokinetics variability of the metabolism of drugs such as S-warfarin, diclofenac, phenytoin, tolbutamide and losartan.
Gene Name:
CYP2C9
Uniprot ID:
P11712
Molecular Weight:
55627.365 Da
References
  1. Girennavar B, Jayaprakasha GK, Patil BS: Potent inhibition of human cytochrome P450 3A4, 2D6, and 2C9 isoenzymes by grapefruit juice and its furocoumarins. J Food Sci. 2007 Oct;72(8):C417-21. [17995595 ]
General Function:
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function:
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation reactions (e.g. caffeine 8-oxidation, omeprazole sulphoxidation, midazolam 1'-hydroxylation and midazolam 4-hydroxylation) of structurally unrelated compounds, including steroids, fatty acids, and xenobiotics. Acts as a 1,8-cineole 2-exo-monooxygenase. The enzyme also hydroxylates etoposide (PubMed:11159812). Catalyzes 4-beta-hydroxylation of cholesterol. May catalyze 25-hydroxylation of cholesterol in vitro (PubMed:21576599).
Gene Name:
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID:
P08684
Molecular Weight:
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Girennavar B, Jayaprakasha GK, Patil BS: Potent inhibition of human cytochrome P450 3A4, 2D6, and 2C9 isoenzymes by grapefruit juice and its furocoumarins. J Food Sci. 2007 Oct;72(8):C417-21. [17995595 ]