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Planta Med 1986; 52(6): 462-464
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-969254
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Oxypeucedanin, a Major Furocoumarin in Parsley, Petroselinum crispum

S. K. Chaudhary1 , O. Ceska1 , C. Têtu1 , P. J. Warrington1 , M. J. Ashwood-Smith2 , G. A. Poulton3
  • 1Department of Biology, University of Victoria, P.O.Box 1700, Victoria, B. C., V8W 2Y2 Canada.
  • 2Bourn Hall Clinic, Bourn Hall, Bourn, Cambridge, CB3 7TR, United Kingdom.
  • 3Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, P.O.Box 1700, Victoria, B. C., V8W 2Y2 Canada.
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1986

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26 February 2007 (online)

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Abstract

Fresh parsley leaves and roots were analyzed by HPLC and photobiological assay for photoactive furocoumarins. Oxypeucedanin (7), not previously reported from parsley, was found to be the major component (70-100 ppm wet weight). Although only moderately photoactive, its high concentration in parsley may be partially responsible for contact photodermatitis. Other photoactive compounds, namely 5-MOP (2), 8-MOP (3), psoralen (1), isopimpinellin (4) and imperatorin (5) were also present and quantified.

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