Gyrophoric acid

• CAT Number: R003592
• CAS Number: 548-89-0
• Molecular Formula: C24H20O10
• Molecular Weight: 468.41
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Disease Research Fields
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-[4-(2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoyl)oxy-2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoyl]oxy-2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C24H20O10/c1-10-4-13(25)7-16(26)20(10)23(31)34-15-6-12(3)21(18(28)9-15)24(32)33-14-5-11(2)19(22(29)30)17(27)8-14/h4-9,25-28H,1-3H3,(H,29,30)
• InChIKey: ATQPZSQVWCPVGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1C(=O)OC2=CC(=C(C(=C2)C)C(=O)OC3=CC(=C(C(=C3)C)C(=O)O)O)O)O)O

Gyrophoric acid（Cat No.:R003592） is a lichen compound found in various lichen species, including those in the genus Gyrophora. It belongs to the depsidone class of compounds and is characterized by its dibenzofuran structure with carboxylic acid groups. Gyrophoric acid is believed to play a role in protecting lichens from environmental stresses, such as UV radiation and herbivory. It has also been studied for its potential pharmaceutical properties, including its antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Additionally, gyrophoric acid has been used as a biomarker in ecological studies to assess lichen biodiversity and environmental health.