Ss Methoxasalen Usp

METHOXSALEN
Latin name : Ammi MajusFamily : Umbelliferae.Source : Seed of Ammi majusMolecular formula : C12H8O4Molecular weight : 216.18Standardized For : Purity 98% ~ 102%Application : Mycosis fungoides, Psoriasis, Vitiligo








Introduction:

Methoxsalen is
9-Methoxy-7H -furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one obtained from the seed of
Ammi majus. Family Umbelliferae. Molecular formula is C12H8O4 and
molecular weight 216.18

Methoxsalen is a
natural substance that is derived from the seeds of the Ammi majus, a
plant known for its photo activating characteristics. Methoxsalen
belongs to a classification of drugs called furocoumarins and
psoralens, and it is usually indicated in the treatment of psoriasis, a
skin disease that causes inflammation and scaling; vitiligo, a skin
pigmentation disorder, and eczema.

HEALTH BENEFITS:-

It is used to cure skin diseases such as Psoraisis, Vitiligo.Methoxsalen is also used in the treatment of a type of cutaneous lymphoma known as mycosis fungoides.


Technical Specifications


Description

White crystalline Material



Colour

White



Botanical Name

Ammi Majus



Plant part used

Seed of Ammi Majus



Identification

By IR and by TLC



Solublity

Soluble in Chloroform



Melting Point

143-148C



Residue on Ignition

NMT 0.1%



Water

NMT 0.5%



Assay (by HPLC) (on anhydrous basis)

98-102%



Chromatographic impurity

Complies



Organic Volatile Impurity

Complies



Heavy metal

NMT 0.002%