Esculin sesquihydrate, 97%

Description

CAS: 66778-17-4 | C30H38O21 | 734.613 g/mol

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 66778-17-4
• Molecular Formula: C30H38O21
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 734.613
• MDL Number: MFCD00149492
• InChI Key: LGMHQDJZWHRZPO-HPPUHPNBSA-N
• Synonym: esculin sesquihydrate
• PubChem CID: 131675424
• IUPAC Name: 7-hydroxy-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one;trihydrate
• SMILES: 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

• 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