Usnic acid
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.
Features
Latin Name: Usnea diffracta Vain/Usnea longissina Ach
Specification: 5:1,10:1, 20:1; 98% Usnic Acid
Part Used: Thallus
Appearance: Brown fine powder
Basic Information
Product Name: Usnic acid
Latin Name: Usnea diffracta Vain/Usnea longissina Ach
Specification: 5:1,10:1, 20:1; 98% Usnic Acid
Part Used: Thallus
Appearance: Brown fine powder
Active Ingredent: Piperazine (as 4-Mythylpiperazine)
CAS NO: 109-01-3
Molecular Formula: C5H12N2
Molecular Weight: 100.1
Function
Usnic acid is derived from Usnea, commonly known as old man's beard. Unlike typical plants, Usnea is a lichen formed through a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungus, and it is this entire lichen that holds medicinal value. Recognizable by its long, fuzzy strands hanging from forest trees, Usnea has been utilized in natural remedies, particularly within veterinary medicine, where usnic acid is used in powders and ointments to treat skin infections. As a pure compound, usnic acid is incorporated into creams, toothpaste, mouthwashes, deodorants, and sunscreens, serving either as an active ingredient or as a preservative.
Application
As a pure compound, usnic acid has been incorporated into various products including creams, toothpaste, mouthwashes, deodorants, and sunscreens. It serves different purposes in these formulations, acting either as an active ingredient or as a preservative.
Derived from the lichen Usnea, usnic acid powder is utilized for its antimicrobial properties. It is commonly included in cosmetics and ointments to prevent skin infections. Additionally, this versatile substance is used in the development of deodorants and oral care products, leveraging its antibacterial efficacy to enhance overall hygiene.
Specifications Sheet
| ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS |
| Appearance | White powder | Complies |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complies |
| Assay (HPLC) | ≥98% | 98.5% |
| Sieve analysis | NLT 95% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.15% |
| Ash | ≤5.0% | 2.15% |
| Heavy Metal | ||
| Pb | <2ppm | Complies |
| As | <2ppm | Complies |
| Hg | <2ppm | Complies |
| Residual Solvent | Eur.Pharm | Complies |
| Microbiology | ||
| Total Plate Count | <1000cfu/g | Complies |
| Yeast & Moulds | <100cfu/g | Complies |
| E.Coli | Negative | Complies |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
Shipping & Storage
Delivery:Sea/Air Shipping & International Express
Shipping Time: 2-3 working days after payment
Package: 1-5kg/Aluminum foil bag, size: 22cm (Width)*32cm (Length)
15-25kg/Drum, size: 38cm (Diameter)*50cm (Height)
Storage: Kept away from strong light and heat.
Shelf Life: 24 months
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