A linear furanocoumarin that has phototoxic and anti-inflammatory properties, with effects similar to METHOXSALEN. It is used in PUVA THERAPY for the treatment of PSORIASIS.

Synonyms: 5 Methoxy Psoralen, 0, 5-Methoxypsoralen, Bergapten, 4FVK84C92X, Pentaderm, 5-Methoxy Psoralen, 5 Methoxypsoralen

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2019; 5-METHOXYPSORALEN was indexed under METHOXSALEN/analogs & derivatives 1992-2018; and under METHOXSALEN 1980-1991 ,2019 (1980)

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D000078223