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Usnic acid [125-46-2]

Research Use Only
HY-N0656
MedChem Express
CAS Number125-46-2
Product group Chemicals
Estimated Purity98.90
Molecular Weight344.32
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Overview

  • Supplier
    MedChem Express
  • Product Name
    Usnic acid [125-46-2]
  • Delivery Days Customer
    10
  • CAS Number
    125-46-2
  • Certification
    Research Use Only
  • Estimated Purity
    98.90
  • Molecular Formula
    C18H16O7
  • Molecular Weight
    344.32
  • Scientific Description
    Usnic acid, a lichen-derived secondary metabolite, has a unique dibenzofuran skeleton. Usnic acid has excellent anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Usnic acid significantly inhibits RANKL-mediated osteoclast formation and function by reducing the transcriptional and translational expression of NFATc1[1].
  • SMILES
    O=C(C1(C)C(OC2=C(C(C)=O)C(O)=C(C)C(O)=C12)=C3)C(C(C)=O)C3=O
  • Storage Instruction
    -20°C,2°C to 8°C
  • UNSPSC
    12352200