Esculin

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Esculin Structure
Esculin structure
Common Name Esculin
CAS Number 531-75-9 Molecular Weight 340.29
Density 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 697.7±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H16O9 Melting Point 203 °C
MSDS USA Flash Point 262.8±25.0 °C

 Use of Esculin


Esculin, a fluorescent coumarin glucoside, is an active ingredient of ash bark[1]. Esculin ameliorates cognitive impairment in experimental diabetic nephropathy (DN), and exerts anti‑oxidative stress and anti‑inflammatory effects, via the MAPK signaling pathway[2].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name esculin
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 Esculin Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Esculin, a fluorescent coumarin glucoside, is an active ingredient of ash bark[1]. Esculin ameliorates cognitive impairment in experimental diabetic nephropathy (DN), and exerts anti‑oxidative stress and anti‑inflammatory effects, via the MAPK signaling pathway[2].
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Target

p38 MAPK

References

[1]. Knox K, et al. The Coumarin Glucoside, Esculin, Reveals Rapid Changes in Phloem-Transport Velocity in Response to Environmental Cues. Plant Physiol. 2018 Oct;178(2):795-807.

[2]. Song Y, et al. Esculin ameliorates cognitive impairment in experimental diabetic nephropathy and induces anti-oxidative stress and anti-inflammatory effects via the MAPK pathway. Mol Med Rep. 2018 May;17(5):7395-7402.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.7±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 697.7±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 203 °C
Molecular Formula C15H16O9
Molecular Weight 340.29
Flash Point 262.8±25.0 °C
PSA 149.82000
LogP -1.52
Vapour Pressure 0.0±2.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.689
InChIKey XHCADAYNFIFUHF-TVKJYDDYSA-N
SMILES O=c1ccc2cc(OC3OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C3O)c(O)cc2o1
Water Solubility MODERATELY SOLUBLE

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes F,C,Xi
Risk Phrases R11
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S45-S24/25
RIDADR UN 2924 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS DJ3085000
HS Code 2942000000

 Customs

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HS Code 2942000000

 EsculinBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: ERK5 transcriptional activity HTS
Source: 24565
Target: N/A
External Id: ERK5 transcriptional activity-HTS
Name: Compound was tested for its inhibitory effect on MAO-A ( Monoamine Oxidase) at 100 uM
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] A
External Id: CHEMBL734043
Name: Activity at human TAS2R16 expressed in HEK-293T-Galpha16-gustducin44 cells assessed a...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Taste receptor type 2 member 16
External Id: CHEMBL4419133
Name: Activity at human TAS2R16 expressed in HEK-293T-Galpha16-gustducin44 cells assessed a...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Taste receptor type 2 member 16
External Id: CHEMBL4419134
Name: Dicer-mediated maturation of pre-microRNA
Source: Center for Chemical Genomics, University of Michigan
Target: N/A
External Id: TargetID_659_CEMA
Name: Activity at human TAS2R16 expressed in HEK293/15 cells assessed as threshold concentr...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Taste receptor type 2 member 16
External Id: CHEMBL4419124
Name: In-vivo activity at TAS2R16 in trained human taste panelists assessed as threshold co...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Homo sapiens
External Id: CHEMBL4419125
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Crataegin
7-Hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-6-yl β-D-glucopyranoside
EINECS 208-517-5
Enallachrome
vitaminc2
Esculetin 6-β-D-glucoside
POLYDROM
Bicolorin
Esculetin 6-O-glucoside
Polychrom
7-Hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-6-yl-β-D-glucopyranoside
BICOLOIN
7-Hydroxycoumarin-6-yl β-D-Glucopyranoside Sesquihydrate
Esculin
7-Hydroxy-6-{[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]oxy}-2H-chromen-2-one
Polychrome
6-(β-D-Glucopyranosyloxy)-7-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one
Esculetin 6-b-D-glucoside
7-Hydroxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-6-yl β-D-glucopyranoside hydrate (1:1)
Aesculin
MFCD00006879
Esculetin-6-O-glucoside
2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 6-(β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-7-hydroxy-, hydrate (1:1)
Escosyl

 Esculin | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the CAS number of esculin?
A: CAS number of esculin is 531-75-9.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of esculin?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of esculin is 149.82000.
Q: What are the uses of esculin?
A: Main uses of esculin: Esculin, a fluorescent coumarin glucoside, is an active ingredient of ash bark[1]. Esculin ameliorates cognitive impairment in experimental diabetic nephropathy (DN), and exerts anti‑oxidative stress and anti‑inflammatory effects, via the MAPK signaling pathway[2].
Q: What is the InChIKey of esculin?
A: InChIKey of esculin is XHCADAYNFIFUHF-TVKJYDDYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of esculin?
A: Molecular formula of esculin is C15H16O9.
Q: What is the melting point of esculin?
A: Melting point of esculin is 203 °C.
Q: What is the English name of esculin?
A: The English name of esculin is esculin.
Q: What is the molecular weight of esculin?
A: Molecular weight of esculin is 340.29.
Q: What is the safety information for esculin?
A: Safety information for esculin: S26-S36/37/39-S45-S24/25.
Q: What is the LogP of esculin?
A: LogP of esculin is -1.52.

 Esculinfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
BioBioPha
naturewill
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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