l General Information |
Product Name | Escin |
General description | Escin is a mixture of saponins with anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor and vasoprotective effects found in Aesculus hippocastanum(the horse chestnut). |
Synonym | Aescin |
Purity | ≥95.0%(T) | CAS Number | 6805-41-0 |
Formula | C55H86O24 | Molecular Weight | 1131.26 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥45mg/ml |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Pentacyclic triterpene saponins, biosynthesized from protoaescigenin and barringtogenol, occurring in the seeds of AESCULUS. It inhibits edema formation and decreases vascular fragility. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
