title: Oxypeucedanin, a Major Furocoumarin in Parsley, Petroselinum crispum.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, University of Victoria, P.O.Box 1700, Victoria, B. C., V8W 2Y2 Canada.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Chaudhary
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ceska
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Têtu
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Warrington
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Ashwood-Smith
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Poulton