- USNIC ACID
CAS NO. : 125-46-2 FORMULA: C18H16O7 MOL WT. : 344.32 SYNONYMS : (+)-Usnic acid; (+)-Usnein; (+)-Usniacin; D-2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9bH)- Dibenzofurandione; PHYSICAL STATE : yellow crystalline powder MELTING POINT : 192- 204℃ Optical Rotation: +495กใ ~+ 497กใ (in CHCl3) STABILITY: Stable under ordinary conditions GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATIONS: Usnic acid is extracted from Usnea. It is used as an antibacteria agnet in cosmetics and ointments to prevent skin infection. It is also used in formulating deodorant, mouth-care products. SALES SPECIFICATION APPEARANCE: yellow crystalline powder ASSAY: HPLC >98% TRANSPORTATION : PACKING :1 x 5 kg We are pleased to receive your any questions or remarks.
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