Description

(4-Psoralen-8-Yloxy)Butanic Acid is a specialized organic compound belonging to the psoralen family, which are known for their photobiological activity. This high-purity intermediate is critical for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and research-grade biochemicals. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers developing novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of dermatology and photochemotherapy.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel psoralen-based drugs for treating skin conditions like psoriasis and vitiligo.
• Photochemotherapy Research: Used in academic and industrial research to study PUVA (Psoralen + UVA) therapy mechanisms and develop new photodynamic treatments.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Serves as a precursor for creating labeled probes and conjugates used to study DNA intercalation and photo-crosslinking.
• Organic Synthesis: An important intermediate for medicinal chemists creating libraries of furanocoumarin derivatives for biological screening.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Psoralen-8-Yloxy)Butanic Acid
CAS No.	133643-33-1
Molecular Formula	C15H14O5
Molecular Weight	274.27 g/mol
Synonyms	8-[(4-Carboxybutoxy)]psoralen; 4-[(8-Psoralenyl)oxy]butanoic Acid; 8-(4-Carboxybutoxy)psoralen; Psoralen-8-yloxybutyric Acid; 4-(Psoralen-8-yloxy)butyric Acid; 8-Hydroxypsoralen butyl ether carboxylic acid; 4-Psoralen-8-yloxybutanoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (4-Psoralen-8-Yloxy)Butanic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and pharmaceutical development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of advanced R&D and pre-clinical manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.