Usnic Acid

• CAT Number: R025046
• CAS Number: 7562-61-0
• Molecular Formula: C18H16O7
• Molecular Weight: 344.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (R)-Usnic Acid; (+)-Usnic Acid; (+)-Usninic Acid; (R)-Usnic Acid; NSC 685596; d-Usnic Acid; d-Usninic Acid;?
• Target: Anti-infection
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: (9bS)-2,6-diacetyl-3,7,9-trihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyldibenzofuran-1-one
• 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/h5,21-23H,1-4H3/t18-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: WEYVVCKOOFYHRW-GOSISDBHSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1O)[C@]3(C(=CC(=C(C3=O)C(=O)C)O)O2)C)C(=O)C)O

Usnic acid（Cat No.:R025046）is a naturally occurring lichen-derived compound known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its potential therapeutic applications, including wound healing, antifungal treatments, and as a natural preservative. Usnic acid’s antimicrobial activity is particularly effective against bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains, making it a promising candidate for addressing infections. Additionally, it has shown potential in cancer research due to its ability to induce apoptosis in cancer cells.