Isolation and Crystal Structure of Karanjachromene

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The title compound, Karanjachromene, C₂₁H₁₈O₄, has been isolated from the seed oil of Pongamia pinnata. Karanjachromene is a fluorescent pyranoflavonoid. Such compounds are reported to have many interesting pharmacological and industrial applications. Here, we report on its isolation in significant yield and X-ray crystal structure.