Esculin

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Description

A naturally occuring antioxidant. It inhibits chemically induced carcinogenesis in mouse skin and kidney.

Specifications

Cas No.	531-75-9
Product ID	E7310
Product Name	Esculin
Chemical Name	6-(b-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)-7-hydroxy-2H-1- benzopyran-2-one
Synonym	Esculin hydrate; Esculoside; Bicolorin; Enallachrome; Polychrome; Escosyl
Formula Wt.	340.28
Melting Point	203^oC-205^oC
Purity	≥97%
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Van Duren BL, Goldschmidt BM. J Natl Cancer Inst. 56:1237-42. Imaida K, Hirose M, Yamaguchi S, Takahashi S, Ito N. Cancer Lett. 55:53-9 (1990).