Description
D-Usnic acid; D-2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9bH)-dibenzofurandione; (+)-Usniacin; (+)-Usnein. Antibacterial substance found in many lichens.
(+)-Usnic acid
Art.No : U-005
Formula :
C18H16O7
Conc (% w/w) : 0.1% pet
Molality (% w/w) : -
CAS : 7562-61-0
Series :
Uses
Occurs in oak moss absolute used as fragrance. Preservative in deodorants, antiacne formulations, and as antibiotic for topical application. Cross: oak moss. ABCD.
