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Esculin
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 203oC-205oC
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).
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