Bergapten

Name: Bergapten
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-029407

About Bergapten

Bergapten (CAS 484-20-8) is an impurity of Methoxsalen offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C12H8O4, it has a molar mass of 216.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one. Alternative names: 5-Methoxypsoralen and bergaptene.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Methoxsalen to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Methoxsalen

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Methoxsalen.

Methoxsalen impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Bergapten
Catalogue No.	VQ-029407
CAS Number	484-20-8
IUPAC name	4-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₈O₄
Molecular weight	216.19 g/mol
Exact mass	216.0423
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BGEBZHIAGXMEMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=C2C=CC(=O)OC2=CC3=C1C=CO3
PubChem CID	2355

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	48.7 Å²
Synonyms	5-Methoxypsoralen, bergaptene, Heraclin, Majudin, 5-Mop, O-Methylbergaptol, 5-Methoxy psoralen, 5-Methoxy-6,7-furanocoumarin, 5-Methoxyfuranocoumarin, 4-Methoxy-7H-furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one, 7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one, 4-methoxy-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P233, P260, P261, P271, P272, P280, P284, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P318, P321, P333 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Bergapten?

The CAS Registry Number of Bergapten is 484-20-8. It is also known as 5-Methoxypsoralen, bergaptene, Heraclin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bergapten?

Bergapten has the molecular formula C12H8O4 and a molecular weight of 216.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-methoxyfuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-one.

What is Bergapten used for?

Bergapten is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Methoxsalen. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Bergapten can I order?

We supply Bergapten in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Bergapten?

Yes. Every lot of Bergapten is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Bergapten be shipped internationally?

Yes. Bergapten is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.