Esculin is a coumarin glucoside found in horse chestnut and other plants. It is used in microbiology to identify bacteria capable of hydrolyzing esculin and has vasoprotective properties. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-inflammatories. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Bicolorin and Venoplant. Its PubChem CID is 5281417.
Esculin
| CAS No | 531-75-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H16O9 |
| Molecular Weight | 340.28 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 7-hydroxy-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one |
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Esculin is a coumarin glucoside found in horse chestnut and other plants. It is used in microbiology to identify bacteria capable of hydrolyzing esculin and has vasoprotective properties.
The listed CAS number is 531-75-9.
The listed molecular formula is C15H16O9.
The listed molecular weight is 340.28 g/mol.
7-hydroxy-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-2-one.
The source lists Bicolorin and Venoplant.