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Photocontact Allergy to 6-methylcoumarin

K H Kaidbey, A M Kligman

Contact Dermatitis. 1978 Oct;4(5):277-82.

PMID: 743874

Abstract:

A proprietary sunscreen-induced photosensitivity reactions in a small number of users. Laboratory study revealed that the reactions were of the photoallergic type and were due to the presence of a synthetic fragrance, 6-methylcoumarin. By photomaximization testing 6-methylcoumarin was found to be a potent photocontact allergen.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number Product Name Structure CAS Number Price
AP92488 6-Methylcoumarin 6-Methylcoumarin 92-48-8 Price
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