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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Matthew C. Allendera.; Daniel B. Raudabaugh.; Frank H. Gleason.; Andrew N. Miller. The natural history, ecology, and epidemiology of Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola and its potential impact on free-ranging snake populations. Fungal Ecology. 2015, 17, 187-196.
- Cedric Tarayre.; Julien Bauwens.; Christel Matteotti.; Catherine Brasseur.; Catherine Millet.; Sebastien Massart.; Jacqueline Destain.; Micheline Vandenbol.; Edwin De Pauw.; Eric Haubruge.; Frederic Francis.; Philippe Thonart.; Daniel Portetelle.; Frank Delvigne. Multiple analyses of microbial communities applied to the gut of the wood-feeding termite Reticulitermes flavipes fed on artificial diets. Symbiosis. 2015, 65, (3), 143-155.
- Ultraviolet absorbent. Reversible inhibitor of phenylalanine hydroxylase.