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CAS RN: 7562-61-0 | Product Number: U0023
(+)-Usnic Acid
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Purity: >98.0%(T)(HPLC)
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$162.00
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| Product Number | U0023 |
| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(T)(HPLC) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C__1__8H__1__6O__7 = 344.32 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| Storage Temperature | Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C) |
| Packaging and Container | 1G-Glass Bottle with Plastic Insert (View image) |
| CAS RN | 7562-61-0 |
| Reaxys Registry Number | 96698 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87577753 |
| SDBS (AIST Spectral DB) | 7871 |
| Merck Index (14) | 9893 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00016878 |
Specifications
| Appearance | Light orange to Yellow to Green powder to crystal |
| Purity(HPLC) | min. 98.0 area% |
| Purity(Neutralization titration) | min. 98.0 % |
| Melting point | 195.0 to 203.0 °C |
| Specific rotation [a]20/D | +485 to +505 deg(C=0.7, CHCl3) |
| Solubility in Chloroform | almost transparency |
| NMR | confirm to structure |
Properties (reference)
| Melting Point | 200 °C |
| Specific Rotation | 495° (C=0.7,CHCl3) |
GHS
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H302 : Harmful if swallowed. H370 : Causes damage to organs. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P307 + P311 : IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P405 : Store locked up. |
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | HP5295050 |
Transport Information:
| HS Number | 2941.90.5000 |
Application
(+)-Usnic acid: A Lichen Metabolite with Antibiotic and Several Interesting Properties
(+)-Usnic acid is one of the most common and abundant lichen metabolites, and well known its antibiotic and several interesting properties.1,2) It is reported that the (+)-usnic acid is effective against a large variety Gram-positive bacterial stains including multi-resistant stains of Streptococcus aureus, enterococci and mycobacteria. (+)-Usnic acid also appears to be against Streptococcus mutans.
On the chemical structure, the absolute configuration of (+)-usnic acid at 9b position has determined by X-ray analysis to be R. 2,3,4) Of plausible tautomers, the low energy 1-oxo, 3-hydroxy confirmation is preferred according to calculations.1,2,3) The enolic 3-hydroxy group has the strongest acidic character (pKa 4.4) due to an inductive effect of the keto group.2) Recently, (+)-usnic acid derivatives are used as an organic ligand.5)
On the chemical structure, the absolute configuration of (+)-usnic acid at 9b position has determined by X-ray analysis to be R. 2,3,4) Of plausible tautomers, the low energy 1-oxo, 3-hydroxy confirmation is preferred according to calculations.1,2,3) The enolic 3-hydroxy group has the strongest acidic character (pKa 4.4) due to an inductive effect of the keto group.2) Recently, (+)-usnic acid derivatives are used as an organic ligand.5)
References
- Study of the cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of usnic acid and derivatives
- E. R. Correche, M. Carrasco, M. E. Escudero, L. Velazquez, A. M. S. De Guzman, F. Giannini, R. D. Enriz, E. A. Jauregui, J. P. Cenal, O. S. Giordano, Fitoterapia 1998, 69, 493.
- Molecules of Interest usnic acid (a review)
- New Results on the Chemistry of Lichen Substances, 4.5.13. Usnic Acid and Related Compounds
- The absolute configurations of (+)-usnic and (+)-isousnic acid. X-ray analyses of the (－)-α-phenylethylamine derivative of (+)-usnic acid and of (－)-pseudoplacodiolic acid, a new dibenzofuran, from the lichen Rhizoplaca chrysoleuca.
- Novel chiral molecular tweezer from (+)-usnic acid
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