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Esculin sesquihydrate, 97%

Catalog Number AAA1162406
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Quantity:
5 g
25 g
100 g
66778-17-4
C30H38O21
734.613
MFCD00149492
LGMHQDJZWHRZPO-HPPUHPNBSA-N
esculin sesquihydrate
131675424
7-hydroxy-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one;trihydrate
C1=CC(=O)OC2=CC(=C(C=C21)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)O.C1=CC(=O)OC2=CC(=C(C=C21)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)O.O.O.O
66778-17-4
C30H38O21
734.613
MFCD00149492
LGMHQDJZWHRZPO-HPPUHPNBSA-N
esculin sesquihydrate
131675424
7-hydroxy-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one;trihydrate
C1=CC(=O)OC2=CC(=C(C=C21)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)O.C1=CC(=O)OC2=CC(=C(C=C21)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)O.O.O.O

Description

Esculin sesquihydrate is used to inhibits chemically induced carcinogenesis in mouse skin and kidney, used in a microbiology laboratory to aid in the identification of bacterial species, a naturally occurring antioxidant.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Esculin sesquihydrate is used to inhibits chemically induced carcinogenesis in mouse skin and kidney, used in a microbiology laboratory to aid in the identification of bacterial species, a naturally occurring antioxidant.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 203°C to 205°C
Assay Percent Range 97%
Quantity 5 g
Beilstein 95387
Merck Index 14,3698
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Optical Rotation −41° (c=5 in pyridine)
Formula Weight 367.31 (340.28 Anhydrous)
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material Esculin sesquihydrate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 208-517-5
TSCA Yes
storageNote1 Air Sensitive and Hygroscopic
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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