Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Protohypericin (CAS: 548-03-8)?
Answer
Protohypericin (CAS: 548-03-8) is primarily used in photodynamic therapy for treating certain types of cancer. It is also utilized in research for studying light-induced reactions and in some industrial applications for its unique photochemical properties.
About
CAS No
548-03-8
English Name
Protohypericin
Molecular Formula
C30H18O8
Molecular Weight
506.5 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=O)C2=C(C3=C(C=C(C4=C3C(=C5C6=CC(=CC(=O)C6=C(C7=C(C=C(C4=C57)O)O)O)C)C2=C1)O)O)O
InChIKey
DPKVSJZTYNGFAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-22 00:41
