Citropten Explained

Citropten is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₀O₄.^[1] It is found in the essential oils of citrus such as lime, lemon, and bergamot.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

Properties

Studies suggest it possesses several potential properties:

• Antimicrobial activity – Citropten may exhibit antibacterial and antifungal properties.^[6] This characteristic could be relevant for applications in disinfectants or preservatives.
• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects – Emerging research indicates citropten might have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities.^[7] These properties could hold promise for various health applications.

The pleasant aroma of citropten makes it a valuable component in the fragrance industry, used in perfumes and cosmetics.^[8] Its potential antimicrobial properties are also prompting exploration for use in medicine and pharmaceuticals.

Notes and References

1. Chouchi . D. . Barth . D. . 1994-06-24 . Rapid identification of some coumarin derivatives in deterpenated citrus peel oil by gas chromatography . Journal of Chromatography A . 672 . 1–2 . 177–183 . 10.1016/0021-9673(94)80606-3 . 0021-9673 . 8069393.
2. Web site: Citropten. Merriam-Webster .
3. 10.1016/0378-4347(91)80049-I . High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of citropten and bergapten in suction blister fluid after solar product application in humans . 1991 . Makki . S. . Treffel . P. . Humbert . P. . Agache . P. . Journal of Chromatography B . 563 . 2 . 407–13. 2056004 .
4. Web site: April 1, 2014 . 5 Citrus Bergamot Benefits . 2024-04-04 . Institute of botany.
5. Web site: 5,7-Dimethoxycoumarin . 2024-04-04 . pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov . en.
6. Web site: Buy Citropten 487-06-9 . 2024-04-04 . Smolecule . en.
7. Web site: Effects of citropten bergamottin and bergapten on IL-8 mRNA accumulation . 2024-04-04 . researchgate.net.
8. Bettero . A. . Benassi . C.A. . 1983-01-01 . Determination of bergapten and citropten in perfumes and suntan cosmetics by high-performance liquid chromatography and fluorescence . Journal of Chromatography A . 280 . 167–171 . 10.1016/s0021-9673(00)91554-1 . 0021-9673. subscription .