Escin

SKU: orb1310765

Description

Escin (Aescin) is a natural triterpene saponin isolated from horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seeds, biosynthesized from precursors like protoaescigenin. It is widely used in pharmacological research for its anti-inflammatory and venotonic properties, studied in both in vitro and in vivo models of edema and vascular permeability.

Research Area

Cell Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 6805-41-0
• MW: 1131.27
• Purity: 88.51% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₅₅H₈₆O₂₄
• SMILES: CC=C(C)C(=O)OC1C(OC(C)=O)C2(CO)C(O)CC3(C)C(=CCC4C5(C)CCC(OC6OC(C(OC7OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C7O)C(O)C6OC6OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C6O)C(O)=O)C(C)(CO)C5CCC34C)C2CC1(C)C
• Target: Apoptosis
• Solubility: H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);DMSO:1 mg/mL (0.88 mM);Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (0.88 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Apoptosis, Aescin, Inhibitor, Escin, inhibit

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Gene Symbol

Apoptosis