Methylumbelliferone, also known as hymecromone, is a coumarin derivative mainly known for inhibiting hyaluronan (HA) synthesis. It has a variety of applications, including use as a choleretic and antispasmodic in hepatobiliary disease, and as a potential therapeutic agent for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 7-Methoxycoumarin, Herniarin and Ayapanin. Its PubChem CID is 10748.
Methylumbelliferone
| CAS No | 531-59-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.17 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 7-methoxychromen-2-one |
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Methylumbelliferone, also known as hymecromone, is a coumarin derivative mainly known for inhibiting hyaluronan (HA) synthesis.
The listed CAS number is 531-59-9.
The listed molecular formula is C10H8O3.
The listed molecular weight is 176.17 g/mol.
7-methoxychromen-2-one.
The source lists 7-Methoxycoumarin, Herniarin and Ayapanin.