Esculin

Synonym: 531-75-9; Esculin; Aesculin; Esculoside; Bicolorin; Enallachrome; (-)-Esculin; Crataegin; Escosyl; Esculine; 6,7-Dihydroxycoumarin 6-glucoside; Vitamin C2; Esculetin 6-beta-D-glucoside; Aesculinum; 6-(beta-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)-7-hydroxy-cumarin; 7-Hydroxy-6-cumarinyl-glucosid

CAS Number: 531-75-9
Compound CID: 5281417

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Esculin is a coumarin glycoside that demonstrates antioxidant activitites and protection against chemically-induced carcinogenesis.

Molecular Formula

C₁₅H₁₆O₉

Source

The bark of Aesculus hippocastanumlinn

Form

White needle crystal

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is soluble in hot alcohol, methanol, pyridine, ethyl acetate and acetic acid hydrate.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

204-206°C

Applications

Esculin can be used for anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticoagulant, and analgesic activity experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask