Preferred Label : Scopoletin;
NCIt synonyms : 6-O-Methylesculetin; 7-Hydroxy-5-Methoxycoumarin; 7-Hydroxy-6-Methoxycoumarin; Scopoletol; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One, 7-Hydroxy-6-Methoxy- (9CI); Methylesculetin; Chrysatropic Acid; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-One, 7-Hydroxy-6-Methoxy-; Gelseminic Acid; Murrayetin; 6-Methoxyumbelliferone; 7-Hydroxy-6-Methoxychromen-2-One; Coumarin, 7-Hydroxy-6-Methoxy-; Scopoletine; Escopoletin; Esculetin-6-Methyl Ether; 6-Methylesculetin;
NCIt definition : A coumarin compound found in several plants including those in the genus Scopolia
and the genus Brunfelsia, as well as chicory (Cichorium), redstem wormwood (Artemisia
scoparia), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), passion flower (Passiflora), noni (Morinda
citrifolia fruit) and European black nightshade (Solanum nigrum) that is comprised
of umbelliferone with a methoxy group substituent at position 6. Scopoletin is used
to standardize and establish pharmacokinetic properties for products derived from
the plants that produce it, such as noni extract. Although the mechanism(s) of action
have not yet been established, this agent has potential antineoplastic, antidopaminergic,
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticholinesterase effects.;
UNII : KLF1HS0SXJ;
CAS number : 92-61-5;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:17488;
Origin ID : C126100;
UMLS CUI : C0036447;
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