Khellin is a furanochrome in which the basic tricyclic skeleton is substituted at positions 4 and 9 with methoxy groups and at position 7 with a methyl group. A major constituent of the plant Ammi visnaga it is a herbal folk medicine used for various illnesses, its main effect being as a vasodilator. Among its listed roles, it functions as a vasodilator agent, a bronchodilator agent, an anti-asthmatic agent and a cardiovascular drug. It is an organic heterotricyclic compound, an oxacycle and a furanochromone. Functionally, it is related to 5H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-5-one. Its therapeutic use is listed as cardiovascular. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Visammin and Viscardan. Its PubChem CID is 3828.
Khellin
| CAS No | 82-02-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C14H12O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 260.24 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 4,9-dimethoxy-7-methylfuro[3,2-g]chromen-5-one |
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Khellin is a furanochrome in which the basic tricyclic skeleton is substituted at positions 4 and 9 with methoxy groups and at position 7 with a methyl group. A major constituent of the plant Ammi visnaga it is a herbal folk medicine used for various illnesses, its main effect being as a vasodilator.
The listed CAS number is 82-02-0.
The listed molecular formula is C14H12O5.
The listed molecular weight is 260.24 g/mol.
4,9-dimethoxy-7-methylfuro[3,2-g]chromen-5-one.
The source lists Visammin and Viscardan.