7562-61-0 (+)-Usnic acid AKSci X1246
 
 
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(+)-Usnic acid
, 98% (HPLC)
 
(+)-Usniacin




IDENTITY
CAS Number:7562-61-0
MDL Number:MFCD00016878
MF:C18H16O7
MW:344.32
EINECS:231-456-0
SPECIFICATIONS & PROPERTIES
Min. Purity Spec:98% (HPLC)
Physical Form (at 20°C):Solid
Melting Point:195-203°C
Optical Rotation:+485.0 to +505.0° (c=0.7, CHCl3)
Long-Term Storage:Store long-term in a cool, dry place
DOT/IATA TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not hazardous material

REVIEW

 Usnic acid is an antimicrobial, antitumor and enzyme inhibiting agent shown to uncouple oxidative phosphorylation in mouse-liver mitochondria. Usnic acid induces necrosis in certain cells.

REFERENCES
[1]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).

GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS)

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Signal Word
Warning

Hazard Statements
H302

Precautionary Statements
P264; P270; P301+P312+P330; P501


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