Product Monograph - Oxsoralen Cap 10mg
PHARMACEUTICAL INFORMATION
Drug Substance: Methoxsalen, USP
Chemical Name: (1) 7H-Furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one,
9-methoxy-;
(2) 9-Methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzo- pyran-7-one
Structural Formula:
Molecular Formula: C12H804
Molecular Weight: 216.19
Description: methoxsalen occurs as white to cream- colored, fluffy, odourless needles insoluble in water, soluble in acetone
and chloroform
Stability: Oxsoralen capsules should be stored in well-closed, light-resistant containers at controlled room temperature (15-30o C)
