Usnic acid

CAS: 125-46-2

Ref. 3D-FU32857

Product Information

• Name: Usnic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Usnic acid is a natural compound with significant cytotoxicity. It has been shown to have matrix effects in the environment and oxidative injury on cells. Usnic acid is a component of the herb goldenseal, and has been shown to have pharmacological activities against infectious diseases, such as pandemic influenza. The optical sensor of usnic acid is used as an indicator for environmental pollution and microbial growth.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 344.32 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₈H₁₆O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H16O7/c1-6-14(22)12(8(3)20)16-13(15(6)23)18(4)10(25-16)5-9(21)11(7(2)19)17(18)24/h5,11,22-23H,1-4H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=CUCUKLJLRRAKFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)c1c(O)c(C)c(O)c2c1OC1=CC(=O)C(C(C)=O)C(=O)C12C