Esculin

     
    Product Name: Esculin Chinese Name: Qin Pi Jia Su               
    CAS NO: 531-75-9 Other Name: None
    MF: C15H16O9 MW: 340.28
    Assay: 98% Test Method: HPLC
    Appearance: White needle crystalline powder
    Physical Property:
    Melting point 204-206 ° C, was dissolved in hot ethanol , methanol , pyridine , ethyl acetate and acetic acid ( hydrate ) .
    Function:

    1.Esculin improves skin vasculature and is effective in the management of cellulitis.

    2.Anti-inflammation,Anti-bacteria, Anti-cancer, Ease pain, Anti-arrhythmic, Anti-histaminic, Anti-cruor. 

    3.It is used in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals with venotonic, capillary- strengthening and antiphlogistic action similar to that of Vitamin P.

    4.It is a fluorescent dye that can be extracted from the leaves and bark of the horse chestnut tree. You'll need to shine a black (ultraviolet) light on the indicator to get the full effect. Esculin changes from colorless at pH 1.5 to fluorescent blue at pH 2.

    5.The main pharmacological actions of esculin include capillary protection and the inhibition of enzymes such as  hyaluronidase and collagenase.

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