Description / Application
Visnagin is a furanochromone that is furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one which is substituted at positions 4 and 7 by methoxy and methyl groups, respectively. Found in the toothpick-plant, Ammi visnaga. It has a role as an EC 1.1.1.37 (malate dehydrogenase) inhibitor, a vasodilator agent, an antihypertensive agent, a phytotoxin, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a furanochromone, a polyketide and an aromatic ether. It is functionally related to a 5H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4-Methoxy-7-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one, 4-Hydroxy-9-methoxy-7-methyl-5H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one |
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| Molecular Formula | C13H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 230.22 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005008 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P280;P305+P351+P338;P304+P340;P405;P501 |