Esculin

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.

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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