- Scopoletin
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Scopoletin 7-hydroxy-6-methoxychromen-2-oneOther namesGelseminic acid
Chrysatropic acid
Scopoletine
6-Methylesculetin
Murrayetin
Scopoletol
Escopoletin
Methylesculetin
6-O-Methylesculetin
Esculetin-6-methyl ether
7-Hydroxy-5-methoxycoumarin
6-MethoxyumbelliferoneIdentifiers CAS number 92-61-5 PubChem 5280460 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - COC1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)O
Properties Molecular formula C10H8O4 Molar mass 192.16 g/mol Exact mass 192.042259 u (verify) (what is:
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Scopoletin is a coumarin found in the root of plants in the genus Scopolia like Scopolia carniolica or Scopolia japonica, in chicory, in Artemisia scoparia, in the passion flower, in Brunfelsia, in Viburnum prunifolium or Kleinhovia hospita. It can also be found in some whiskies or in dandelion coffee.
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Glycosides
Scopolin is a glucoside of scopoletin formed by the action of the enzyme, scopoletin glucosyltransferase.
Potential Health Benefits of Scopoletin
Blood Pressure
Scopoletin seems to regulate the blood pressure. When the blood pressure is high, scopoletin helps to lower it, and when it is too low it, can help raise it.[citation needed]
Bacteriostasis
Scopoletin has bacteriostatic activity against various species of bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp., Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.[citation needed]
Anti-Inflamitation
Scopoletin has anti-inflammatory activity and can be used to treat bronchial illnesses and asthma.[citation needed]
Mood Disorders
Scopoletin regulates the hormone serotonin, which helps to reduce anxiety and depression.[citation needed]
References
Aglycones glycosides Furan derivatives Furanocoumarins (Angelicin | Apterin | Bergamottin | Bergapten | Imperatorin | Marmesin | Methoxsalen | Psoralen | Trioxsalen) | FuranochromonesMonoterpene coumarin ether Synthetic or drugs This article about a natural phenol is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.