Product Description
Usnic Acid & Usnic Acid Sodium (GL-UA)
CAS Number: 7562- 61-0
Synonym: 2, 6- diacetyl- 1, 2, 3, 9b- tetrahydro- 7, 9- dihydroxy- 8, 9b- dimethyldibenzofuran- 1, 3- dione
Origin: Usnea
Molecular Formula: C18H16O7
Molecular Weight: 344.32
Appearance: Yellow crystalline substance
Purity by HPLC: Minimum 98%
Solubility: Clear colorless solution at 0.1Mg/Ml in cool water
Brief Introduction:
Usnic 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.
Usnic acid is extracted from Usnea, It is a kind of organic acid. In natural remedies, especially in the veterinary medicine, Usnic Acid is used in powders and ointments for the treatment of infections of the skin. This is because of its antibiotic properties, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria such as M. Tuberculosis as well as some pathogenic fungi. 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.
Function:
1.Promote weight loss,
2.Antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-protozoan, anti-inflammatory and anticancer actions
3.Pain-relieving and fever-reducing properties
4.Antibiotic actions
5.Soothe coughs
Payment
Terms: 100% T/T in advance when the amount less than US$5000, by western union
Delivery
Terms: Sending immediately once the payment confirmed, by air courier, like EMS,DHL,UPS etc.
Package & storage
Packaging Detail | 25kg/durm, paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside and Can be customerized |
Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture |
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |
Delivery Detail | Within 2-3 days after order confirmation |