Esculin Monohydrate
Application Notes
Esculin Monohydrate protects cells against DNA damage and reduces ROS levels. It is also a carcinogenesis inhibitor and displays vitamin P activity.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Antioxidant
| SKU | 02101655-CF |
| Alternate Names | 6,7-Dihydrocoumarin-6-glucoside; Esculin; Esculin hydrate; 6,7-Dihydrocoumarin-6-glucoside monohydrate |
| Application Notes | Esculin Monohydrate protects cells against DNA damage and reduces ROS levels. It is also a carcinogenesis inhibitor and displays vitamin P activity. |
| Base Catalog Number | 101655 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Esculin is a coumarin glycoside that demonstrates antioxidant activitites and protection against chemically-induced carcinogenesis. Esculin is utilized in microbiology for the isolation and identification of Enterococcus (group D streptococci). |
| CAS # | 531-75-9 |
| EC Number | 208-517-5 |
| Format | Powder |
| Molecular Formula | C15H16O9·H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 340.284 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | -84 ° to -87 °(c=2, 50% Dioxane) |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter |
| Purity | ≥97.5% |
| RTECS Number | DJ3085000 |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| UV Visible Absorbance | λ max (ethanol): 334 - 338 nm |