Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Esculin sesquihydrate, 97%

Catalog number: A11624.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Esculin sesquihydrate, 97%

Catalog number: A11624.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: A11624.06
also known as A11624-06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
66778-17-4
IUPAC Name
bis(7-hydroxy-6-{[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}-2H-chromen-2-one) trihydrate
Molecular Formula
C30H38O21
InChI Key
LGMHQDJZWHRZPO-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
O.O.O.OCC1OC(OC2=C(O)C=C3OC(=O)C=CC3=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O.OCC1OC(OC2=C(O)C=C3OC(=O)C=CC3=C2)C(O)C(O)C1O
Appearance (Color)
White to cream
Form
Powder or crystalline powder
Assay (HPLC)
≥96.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
5.03-9.57% (1-2 waters)

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

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