usnic acid
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
Product Name: usnic acid
Alias: usnic acid; (+) - Usnic acid; (+) - Usnein; (+) - Usniacin; D-2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3 (2H , 9bH) - Dibenzofurandione;
CAS: 125-46-2
Molecular formula: C18H16O7
Molecular Weight: 344.32
Properties: yellow crystalline powder.
Melting point: 192-204 ℃
Optical rotation: [α] D20 + 495 ° ~ 497 ° (C = 1, in CHCl3)
Stability: Normally stable.
Description:
This product is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, for most Gram-positive bacteria have a strong inhibitory effect, but also can inhibit the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. If combined with a small amount of streptomycin, which inhibits the action of TB can be greatly enhanced, low toxicity. Usnic acid on the parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis also inhibited. Partial hepatectomy of rats fed usnic acid can promote liver regeneration. Formulations containing this product for cancer patients have significant therapeutic effect. There are certain clinical efficacy of anti-malarial. Trauma, burns and skin diseases, cervical inflammation, cracked nipples, prevent perineal rupture have a certain effect. In addition, antibiotics can be used as "topiramate feeding" raw materials.
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