Pterocarpin

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Pterocarpin is an aromatic chemical in the pterocarpan family. Its formula is C17H14O5 and its molar mass is about 298.29 g/mol. It occurs in several legume (Fabaceae) plants, including Baphia nitida, Ononis viscosa subsp. breviflora, Pterocarpus species, Sophora angustifolia, Sophora substrata, and Swartzia madagascariensis. Also known as (-)-Pterocarpin or 3-Methoxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan.