Usnic acid is extracted from Usnea, Usnea, also known as old man beard, is not a
plant but a lichen symbiotic relationship between an algae and a fungus. The entire lichen is used medicinally. Usnea looks like long, fuzzy strings hanging from trees in the forests
In natural remedies, especially in the veterinary medicine, Usnic Acid is used in powders and ointments for the treatment of infections of the skin. Usnic acid as a pure substance has been formulated in creams, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorants and sunscreen products, in some cases as an active principle, in others as a preservative
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
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