| hymecromone | <chemical> 7-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin. A coumarin derivative possessing properties as a spasmolytic, choleretic and light-protective agent. It is also used in analytical chemistry for the determination of nitric acid. Pharmacological action: cholagogues and choleretics, indicators and reagents, parasympatholytics. Chemical name: 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 7-hydroxy-4-methyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
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