Compound Monograph
Furanocoumarins
Coumarins fused with a furan ring (e.g., psoralens) found in angelica, photoactive in nature.
Classification
Furanocoumarins are coumarins, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Furanocoumarins are coumarins, found in Angelica.