Synonym: 6-Methoxyumbelliferone, 7-Hydroxy-5-methoxycoumarin, 7-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, Chrysatropic acid, Esculetin-6-methyl ether, Gelseminic acid
CAS Number: 92-61-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H8O4
Molecular Weight: 192.17
Beilstein Registry Number: 156296
EC Number: 202-171-9
MDL Number: MFCD00006872
Biochem/physiol Actions
Scopoletin significantly increases activity of lipoprotein lipase in adipocytes by promoting transcription of the LPL gene. It also partially reverses inhibition of LPL by TNF-α.
Packaging
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.
Grade: analytical standard
Assay: ≥98.5% (HPLC)
Shelf Life: (limited shelf life, expiry date on the label)
MP: 203-205 °C(lit.)
Storage Temp.: 2-8°C