Definition: Pigmenting photosensitizing agent obtained from several plants, mainly Psoralea corylifolia. It is administered either topically or orally in conjunction with ultraviolet light in the treatment of vitiligo.
Other names Trioxysalen; Trimethylpsoralen; NSC71047; NSC 71047; Trisoralen; Trioxisalenum; ICN Brand of Trioxsalen; 4,5',8-Trimethylpsoralen; 2,5,9-Trimethyl-7H-furo(3,2-g)benzopyran-7-one; NSC-71047