Product name:Psoralen
CAS:66-97-7
Molecular Weight:186.16g/mol
Molecular Formula:C11H6O3
Description:Psoralens are a class of photo-mutagenic and photo-chemotherapeutic molecules that covalently modify nucleic acids. They belong the family of small molecules that intercalate into and photoalkylate double stranded DNA. The primary target of psoralens are thymidine residues, and these molecules form both monoadducts and interstrand crosslinks.An important use of psoralen is in PUVA treatment for skin problems such as psoriasis and (to a lesser extent) eczema and vitiligo.