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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. heterocyclic oxygen compounds
  3. pyrans
  4. benzopyrans
  5. coumarins
  6. esculin
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. carbohydrates
  4. glycosides
  5. glucosides
  6. esculin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. carbohydrates
  4. glycosides
  5. glucosides
  6. esculin

Preferred term

esculin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Esculin is a coumarin glucoside with molecular formula C15H16O9. It is naturally fluorescent, found in the leaves, seeds, and bark of some plant species (Aesculus hippocastanum/horse chest-nut, Fraxinus rhynchophylla, etc). It is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antitumor and other biological properties.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • aesculin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/329633

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