93-35-6 | Umbelliferone (C₉H₆O₃)

Chemical type

• Coumarin (7-hydroxycoumarin)

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• Natural coumarin

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Key properties

• Chemosensory substance; inhibitory effects on fungi (e.g., Botrytis cinerea) and invasive plants (e.g., Stellera chamaejasme); produced via hydrolysis of skimmin by β-glucosidases; analogs contribute to plant immunity and stress response.

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• Exhibits anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and metabolic regulatory activities
• Metabolism influenced by genetic variation in CYP450 enzymes

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• Plant defense against pathogens and herbivores; potential in suppressing toxic plant spread; active ingredient in Angelica dahurica with pharmacological effects.

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• Traditional medicine
• Investigated for anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects

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Classification by use

• Chemicals involved in plant defense and immunity

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• Natural product
• Investigational therapeutic compound

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A trustworthy factory and manufacturer

1. [Cite:1] A novel beta-glucosidase gene from Angelica dahurica and insights into the metabolic pathway of scopoletin, Industrial Crops and Products, Volume 231, 1 September 2025, 121219
2. [Cite:2] Coumarins and Precision Medicine: Molecular Mechanisms and Pharmacogenomics in Patient-Specific Therapeutic Design, Precision Medicine and Engineering, 2 February 2026, 100059