Usnic acid

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Product No	Price	Quantity	Subtotal
U7354-5g	$41.80
U7354-25g	$151.60
	Total

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Description

An antimicrobial, antitumor and enzyme inhibiting agent. Shown to uncouple oxidative phosphorylation in mouse-liver mitochondria. Induces necrosis in certain cells.

Specifications

Cas No.	125-46-2
Product ID	U7354
Product Name	Usnic acid
Chemical Name	2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9bh)- dibenzofurandione
Synonym	Uanic acid; Usninic acid; Usnein
Formula Wt.	344.32
Melting Point	204^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble water, acetone, ethyl acetate or ethanol.
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Abo-Khatwa AN, al-Robai AA, al-Jawhari DA. Natural Toxins. 4:96-102 (1996). Han D, Matsumaru K, Kettori D, Kaplowiz N. Biochem Pharm. 67:439-451 (2004).