305-01-1
Product Name:
Esculetin
Formula:
C9H6O4
Synonyms:
6,7-Dihydroxycoumarin;Cichorigenin;Esculetin
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Solid |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 270 °C |
| Collision Cross Section | 129.5 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: TW, Method: calibrated with polyalanine and drug standards] |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 178.14 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 178.02660867 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 178.02660867 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 66.8 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 13 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 248 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
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.

