Term Name:	methoxsalen
Synonyms:	6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-5-benzofuranacrylic acid delta-lactone, 8-methoxy-2',3',6,7-furocoumarin, 8-methoxy-4',5':6,7-furocoumarin, 8-methoxy-[furano-3'.2':6.7-coumarin], 8-Methoxyfuranocoumarin, 8-Methoxypsoralen, 8-MOP, 8-MP, 9-methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 9-methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one, Meladinine, Meloxine, Methoxsalen, O-Methylxanthotoxol, Oxsoralen, Ultra Mop, Uvadex, xanthotoxin
Definition:	A member of the class of psoralens that is 7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one in which the 9 position is substituted by a methoxy group. It is a constituent of the fruits of Ammi majus. Like other psoralens, trioxsalen causes photosensitization of the skin. It is administered topically or orally in conjunction with UV-A for phototherapy treatment of vitiligo and severe psoriasis.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:18358]  ( EBI )