l General Information |
Product Name | Esculetin |
General description | Esculetin is a coumarin derivative found in various natural plant products with various biological and pharmaceutical properties including anti-edema, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumour effects. It inhibits lipoxygenases (LOs). |
Synonym | Cichorigenin; Aesculetin; 6,7-dihydroxychromen-2-one |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 305-01-1 |
Formula | C9H6O4 | Molecular Weight | 178.14 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Pale Yellow to Pale Brown Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥15mg/ml |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Esculetin is a hydroxycoumarin that is umbelliferone in which the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by a hydroxy group. It is used in filters for absorption of ultraviolet light. It has a role as an antioxidant, an ultraviolet filter and a plant metabolite. |
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 |
