Usnic acid

Usinic acid

Usinic acid is extracted from Usnea, Usnea, also known as old man’s beard, is not a plant but a lichen—a symbiotic relationship between an algae and a fungus. The entire lichen is used medicinally. Usnea looks like long, fuzzy strings hanging from trees in the forests In natural remedies, especially in the veterinary medicine, Usnic Acid is used in powders and ointments for the treatment of infections of the skin. Usnic acid as a pure substance has been formulated in creams, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorants and sunscreen products, in some cases as an active principle, in others as a preservative.

 

Products name: Usinic acid

Synonyms: TIMTEC-BB SBB006458; (+)-USNEIN; (+)-USNIACIN; (r)-usnicaci; 3(2h,9bh)-dibenzofurandione,2,6-diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-(9b;6-diacetyl-1,7,9-trihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-d-3(9bh)-dibenzofuranon; WERI-Rb-1 Cell; (+)-Usnic acid, 98% yellow to yellow-green powder

Part: Whole herb

CAS No: 7562-61-0

EINECS: 231-456-0

MF: C18H16O7

MW: 344.32

Appearance: Yellow crystal pwoder

Specification: 98%

Test Method: HPLC

 

Main function:

1. Lichen extract usnic acid powder can be used as a kind of spectrum antibiotic ;

2. Lichen extract usnic acid powder has inhibition function to the trichomonas vaginalis;

3. Lichen extract usnic acid powder used to enhance human immunity ;

4. Lichen extract usnic acid powder has a certain curative effect to cure cervical inflammation, perineal rupture, dysentery and skin disease.

 

Application:

1.Applied in pharmaceutical field, lichen extract usnic acid powder can be used as raw materials;

2.Applied in cosmetics field, lichen extract usnic acid powder can be used as used as an antibacteria agent.

 

Package: 25kgs drums

Shelf life: Up to 2 years, not opened

Storage conditions: Dry and cool unopened, Avoid direct sunlight