Basic Info

Common NameMethoxsalen(F03912)
2D Structure
Description

Methoxsalen is only found in individuals that have used or taken this drug. It is a naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA adducts in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation. After activation Methoxsalen binds preferentially to the guanine and cytosine moieties of DNA, leading to cross-linking of DNA, thus inhibiting DNA synthesis and function.

FRCD IDF03912
CAS Number298-81-7
PubChem CID4114
FormulaC12H8O4
IUPAC Name

9-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one

InChI Key

QXKHYNVANLEOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H8O4/c1-14-12-10-8(4-5-15-10)6-7-2-3-9(13)16-11(7)12/h2-6H,1H3

Canonical SMILES

COC1=C2C(=CC3=C1OC=C3)C=CC(=O)O2

Isomeric SMILES

COC1=C2C(=CC3=C1OC=C3)C=CC(=O)O2

WikipediaMethoxsalen
Synonyms
        
            methoxsalen
        
            8-Methoxypsoralen
        
            XANTHOTOXIN
        
            298-81-7
        
            Meladinine
        
            Ammoidin
        
            Oxsoralen
        
            Meloxine
        
            Oxypsoralen
        
            Xanthotoxine
        
Classifies
                

                  
                    Plant Toxin
                  

                
        
Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassPhenylpropanoids and polyketides
ClassCoumarins and derivatives
SubclassFuranocoumarins
Intermediate Tree NodesLinear furanocoumarins - Psoralens
Direct Parent8-methoxypsoralens
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
Substituents8-methoxypsoralen - 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 8-methoxypsoralens. These are psoralens containing a methoxy group attached at the C8 position of the psoralen group.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight216.192
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count1
Complexity325
Monoisotopic Mass216.042
Exact Mass216.042
XLogP1.9
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count16
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+0.9211
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9921
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2+0.6185
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.5518
P-glycoprotein InhibitorInhibitor0.5000
Inhibitor0.5468
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.8178
Distribution
Subcellular localizationMitochondria0.6431
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7921
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.9116
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6236
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorInhibitor0.9629
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.5968
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorInhibitor0.8932
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorInhibitor0.9316
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorInhibitor0.7740
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.7381
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9563
Non-inhibitor0.9638
AMES ToxicityAMES toxic0.8860
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.9552
Fish ToxicityHigh FHMT0.9401
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityHigh TPT0.9849
Honey Bee ToxicityHigh HBT0.8252
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.7255
Acute Oral ToxicityIII0.7930
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Warning0.5533

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-3.5238LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.8187LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity2.4054LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity-0.1047pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity0.5977pIGC50, ug/L

References

TitleJournalDatePubmed ID
Expression analysis of two P450 monooxygenase genes of the tobacco cutworm moth (Spodoptera litura) at different developmental stages and in response to plant allelochemicals.J Chem Ecol2015 Jan25547988
Preliminary in vitro and in vivo evaluation of antidiabetic activity of Ducrosia anethifolia Boiss. and its linear furanocoumarins.Biomed Res Int201424800231
Inhibition of cytochrome P450 2A participating in coumarin 7-hydroxylation in pigliver microsomes.J Vet Pharmacol Ther2011 Oct21244437
In vitro biotransformation and investigation of metabolic enzymes possiblyresponsible for the metabolism of bisdesoxyolaquindox in the liver fractions ofrats, chicken, and pigs.Toxicology2011 Jan 1120955753
Isolation and identification of insecticidal components from Citrus aurantium fruit peel extract.J Agric Food Chem2008 Jul 2318578532
Apiaceous vegetable constituents inhibit human cytochrome P-450 1A2 (hCYP1A2) activity and hCYP1A2-mediated mutagenicity of aflatoxin B1.Food Chem Toxicol2006 Sep16762476
Phytotoxins from the leaves of Ruta graveolens.J Agric Food Chem2004 Jun 215161195
Carbaryl induces CYP1A1 gene expression in HepG2 and HaCaT cells but is not aligand of the human hepatic Ah receptor.Toxicol Appl Pharmacol1997 May9169082
Photosensitized decontamination of blood with the silicon phthalocyanine Pc 4: noactivation of the human immunodeficiency virus promoter.Photochem Photobiol1997 Mar9077132
Isolation and identification of antimicrobial furocoumarins from parsley.J Food Prot1997 Jan10465045
Medical UV exposures and HIV activation.Photochem Photobiol1996 Aug8760563
Treatment of psoriasis with psoralens and ultraviolet A. A double-blind comparison of 8-methoxypsoralen and 5-methoxypsoralen.Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed1994 Oct7880762
Activation of the human immunodeficiency virus promoter by UVA radiation incombination with psoralens or angelicins.Photochem Photobiol1993 Aug8415914
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Targets

General Function:
Serine hydrolase activity
Specific Function:
Terminates signal transduction at the neuromuscular junction by rapid hydrolysis of the acetylcholine released into the synaptic cleft. Role in neuronal apoptosis.
Gene Name:
ACHE
Uniprot ID:
P22303
Molecular Weight:
67795.525 Da
References
  1. Kang SY, Lee KY, Sung SH, Park MJ, Kim YC: Coumarins isolated from Angelica gigas inhibit acetylcholinesterase: structure-activity relationships. J Nat Prod. 2001 May;64(5):683-5. [11374978 ]
General Function:
Serotonin binding
Specific Function:
Catalyzes the oxidative deamination of biogenic and xenobiotic amines and has important functions in the metabolism of neuroactive and vasoactive amines in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. MAOA preferentially oxidizes biogenic amines such as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), norepinephrine and epinephrine.
Gene Name:
MAOA
Uniprot ID:
P21397
Molecular Weight:
59681.27 Da
References
  1. Santana L, Uriarte E, Gonzalez-Diaz H, Zagotto G, Soto-Otero R, Mendez-Alvarez E: A QSAR model for in silico screening of MAO-A inhibitors. Prediction, synthesis, and biological assay of novel coumarins. J Med Chem. 2006 Feb 9;49(3):1149-56. [16451079 ]
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 ]