(+)-Usnic acid

SKU: orb1300841

Description

(+)-Usnic Acid, also known as D-Usnic Acid, is a natural dibenzofuran compound extracted from various lichens. It is widely used in research for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, applied in both in vitro biochemical assays and in vivo pharmacological studies.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Infectious Disease & Virology, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 7562-61-0
• MW: 344.32
• Purity: 97.61% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₁₈H₁₆O₇
• SMILES: C[C@@]12C=3C(OC1=CC(=O)C(C(C)=O)C2=O)=C(C(C)=O)C(O)=C(C)C3O
• Target: Autophagy,mTOR,Antiviral,Antibacterial
• Solubility: Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);DMSO:3.45 mg/mL (10.02 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

D-Usnic Acid, Antibacterial, Antiviral, Bacterial, (+) Usnic acid, (+)-Usniacin, (+)Usnic acid, (+)-Usnic acid, inhibit, mTOR, Inhibitor, Mammalian target of Rapamycin, Usniacin, Usnic acid

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Gene Symbol

Autophagy,mTOR,Antiviral,Antibacterial