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6159-66-6

Name (-)-USNIC ACID
CAS 6159-66-6
EINECS(EC#) 228-181-3
Molecular Formula C18H16O7
MDL Number MFCD00017663
Molecular Weight 344.32
MOL File 6159-66-6.mol

Chemical Properties

Melting point  205 °C
Boiling point  594.8±50.0 °C(Predicted)
density  1.49±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
pka 4.00±0.40(Predicted)
Contact allergens
Usnic acid is a component of lichens, also used as a topical antibiotic. Allergic contact dermatitis from lichens occurs mainly occupationally in forestry and horticultural workers, and in lichen pickers.

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