Hypericin [548-04-9] is used across pharmaceutical, biochemical, and research settings as a complex organic compound with the molecular formula C30H16O8 and a molecular weight of 504.4. This compound belongs to the family of naphthodianthrones, a structural class of compounds characterized by their unique arrangement of aromatic rings. Handling requires Hypericin exhibits significant phototoxicity, making it useful in certain dye applications under specific light conditions. It also demonstrates antiviral and antineoplastic properties, particularly against HIV and some types of cancer cells.

• CAS Number: 548-04-9
• Molecular Weight: 504.4
• Molecular Formula: C30H16O8
• Exact Mass: 504.08451746