It is also known as Xanthotoxin, 8-Methoxypsoralen or Ammoidin.It is a cream to white coloured needle shaped solid isolated from Ammi Majus herb or Heraculam Candican roots. Methoxsalen is a modern concept for the treatment and is superior to other coumarins such as Psoralen,Trioxasalen etc., which are known either to produce side effects and are poor melanin producing agents. Methoxsalen is also extensively used for the preparation of Suntan lotion.
It is a bulk drug which is used in tablets and skin care lotions. It is supplied in the multiples of 1 kg.