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(+)-Usniacin(D-Usnic acid)

Catalog No. S2252 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 7562-61-0 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 59663

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2R)-4,10-diacetyl-3,11,13-trihydroxy-2,12-dimethyl-8-oxatricyclo[7.4.0.0^{2,7}]trideca-1(9),3,6,10,12-pentaen-5-one
IUPAC Traditional name
(2R)-4,10-diacetyl-3,11,13-trihydroxy-2,12-dimethyl-8-oxatricyclo[7.4.0.0^{2,7}]trideca-1(9),3,6,10,12-pentaen-5-one
Synonyms
D-Usnic acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 7562-61-0

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Infection , Neurological Disease
Biological Activity:
(+)-Usniacin(D-Usnic acid) has been found to have adrenergic activity in both frog and earthworm nerve junction models in preliminary research. It is a secondary metabolite in lichens whose role has not been completely elucidated. It is believed that usnic acid protects the lichen from adverse effects of sunlight exposure and deters grazing animals with its bitter taste. It possesses a wide range of interesting biological properties. It is a potent antibiotic effective against gram positive bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pneumococcus, as well as some pathogenic fungi. It also exhibits antiviral, antiprotozoal, antimitotic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity.[1] has been found to have adrenergic activity in both frog and earthworm nerve junction models in preliminary research. It is a secondary metabolite in lichens whose role has not been completely elucidated. It is believed that usnic acid protects the lichen from adverse effects of sunlight exposure and deters grazing animals with its bitter taste. It possesses a wide range of interesting biological properties. It is a potent antibiotic effective against gram positive bacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pneumococcus, as well as some pathogenic fungi. It also exhibits antiviral, antiprotozoal, antimitotic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usnic_acid