Properties
Description
Usnic acid is a dibenzofuran derivative, which has been shown to possess several activities, including antiviral, antibiotic, antitumoral, antipyretic, analgesic, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Molecular Formula
C18H16O7
Form
Yellow orthorhombic prism crystals
Purity
>98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
Its solubility at 25°C is (g/100ml H2O) < 0.01, acetone 0.77, ethyl acetate 0.88, ethanol 0.02, furfural 7.32, and sugar alcohol 1.21.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Usnic acid can be used for antiviral, antibiotic, antitumoral, antipyretic, analgesic, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory activity experiments, etc.
