Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
531-75-9
Standard:
USP,
Esculin (C20H18O9, CAS 544-67-4) is a coumarin glycoside derived from horse chestnut. It serves as a key substrate in microbiology for differentiating enteric bacteria via esculin hydrolysis.
Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Avoid inhalation and skin contact; wear appropriate PPE during handling. Not approved for direct human therapeutic use.