Karanjin

Karanjin

Chemical structure of karanjin
Names
IUPAC name 3-methoxy-2-phenylfuro[2,3-h]chromen-4-one
Other names 3-methoxy furano - 2, 3, 7, 8-flavone
Identifiers
CAS Number	521-88-0 N=
ChEMBL	ChEMBL208484 Y
ChemSpider	90925 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image Interactive image
PubChem	100633
InChI InChI=1S/C18H12O4/c1-20-18-15(19)13-7-8-14-12(9-10-21-14)17(13)22-16(18)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h2-10H,1H3 Y Key: LKPQNZRGGNOPPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
SMILES C1(=C(OC2=C(C1=O)C=CC3=C2C=CO3)C4=CC=CC=C4)OC O=C2C(\OC)=C(/Oc3c1ccoc1ccc23)c4ccccc4
Properties
Chemical formula	C18H12O4
Molar mass	292.29 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Karanjin, a furanoflavonol, a type of flavonoid. It is obtained from the seeds of the karanja tree (Millettia pinnata, aka Pongamia glabra Vent.), a tree growing wild in south India. Karanjin is an acaricide and insecticide. Acaricide means a product that is used to kill mites (Acarina). Karanjin is used as bio pesticide / bio insecticide and is reported to have nitrification inhibitory properties.