methylumbelliferone

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What does methylumbelliferone mean?

Any of several methyl derivatives of umbelliferone, but especially 4-methylumbelliferone that is used as the drug hymecromone.

Where does methylumbelliferone come from?

From methyl + umbelliferone.

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