Usnic Acid
TL;DR: Usnic Acid (CAS 125-46-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C18H16O7 and molecular weight 344.0896 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,6-diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyldibenzofuran-1,3-dione
Also Known As: usnic acid, Usniacin, Usnein, Usninic acid, Usno
Application Areas
Top 5 of 17 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C18H16O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 344.0896 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 118.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 7 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 344.0896 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 25 |
| Complexity | 708.0 |
| Melting Point | 204 °C |
| Solubility | Solubility at 25 °C (g/100 ml): acetone, 0.77; ethyl acetate, 0.88; fural, 7.32; furfuryl alcohol, 1.21 |
| SMILES | CC1=C(C(=C2C(=C1O)C3(C(=CC(=O)C(C3=O)C(=O)C)O2)C)C(=O)C)O |
| InChIKey | CUCUKLJLRRAKFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Usnic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Usnic Acid (CAS 125-46-2) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C18H16O7 and a molecular weight of 344.09 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: Solubility at 25 °C (g/100 ml): acetone, 0.77; ethyl acetate, 0.88; fural, 7.32; furfuryl alcohol, 1.21. Synonyms include usnic acid and Usniacin.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Usnic Acid
Property Insights of Usnic Acid
The XLogP value of 1.4 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Usnic Acid. The TPSA of 118.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Usnic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Usnic Acid has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 7 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Usnic Acid?
The CAS number of Usnic Acid is 125-46-2.
What is the molecular formula of Usnic Acid?
The molecular formula of Usnic Acid is C18H16O7.
What is the molecular weight of Usnic Acid?
The molecular weight of Usnic Acid is 344.0896 g/mol.
What are the applications of Usnic Acid?
Usnic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Usnic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Usnic Acid?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Usnic Acid and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.