Esculin

SKU: orb1304891

Description

Esculin (Aesculin) is a natural coumarin glucoside primarily extracted from horse chestnuts (Aesculus hippocastanum). It is widely used as a biochemical tool in research, serving as a substrate for β-glucosidase assays in vitro and as a fluorescent marker for vascular permeability studies in vivo.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Virology, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 531-75-9
• MW: 340.28
• Purity: 99.83% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₆O₉
• SMILES: OCC1OC(Oc2cc3ccc(=O)oc3cc2O)C(O)C(O)C1O
• Target: Antiviral,p38 MAPK,Antibacterial
• Solubility: DMSO:40 mg/mL (117.55 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (5.88 mM);Ethanol:11 mg/mL (32.33 mM);H2O:2 mg/mL (5.88 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Aesculin, Antibacterial, Antiviral, Esculin, inhibit, Inhibitor, p38 MAPK, p38MAPK

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5351506