1. Ursolic Acid Introduction
Usnic acid is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that has a strong inhibitory effect on most Gram-positive bacteria. If combined with a small amount of streptomycin, the inhibition of tuberculosis can be greatly enhanced. It is a light to golden yellow needle crystal, soluble in chloroform, glacial acetic acid, insoluble in hot alcohol, odorless, odorless, non-toxic, non-corrosive, and non-volatile.
2. Product Details
Product Name: Ursolic Acid Latin name: Usnea diffracted Vain. Used part: Dry Lichen CAS No.: 125-46-2 Appearance: Yellow powder Specification: 95% , 98% Chemical formula: C18H16O7 Molar mass: 344.32 | Molecular Structure:
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3. Specification of Ursolic Acid
Identification | TLC |
Assay by HPLC | 95.0% min, 98% min. |
CAS | 125-46-2 |
Appearance | Yellow powder |
Extract Solvent | Ethanol & water |
Loss on Drying | ≦2.0% |
Ash content | ≦0.5% |
Residual Solvent | Ethanol<3000ppm |
Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
As | ≤1ppm |
Pb | ≤1ppm |
Hg | ≤0.1ppm |
Cd | ≤1ppm |
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g |
Total Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g |
4. Main Functions
This product is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that has a strong inhibitory effect on most Gram-positive bacteria. If combined with a small amount of streptomycin, it can greatly enhance its inhibition of tuberculosis. Usnic acid also inhibits protozoa and vaginal trichomoniasis. Feeding usnic acid to rats with simple hepatectomy has the effect of promoting liver regeneration.
5. Application
1. it can be used for hemostasis, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anti-caries, can remove plaque, enhance human immunity, and have a good effect on oral ulcers and vaginitis. In addition to this, it is commonly used as an additive in toothpaste and cosmetics.
2. Usnic acid is a cosmetic aid approved by CTFA. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that has a strong inhibitory effect on most Gram-positive bacteria. The concentration of 50 μg.ml-1 completely inhibits the growth of bacteria in cosmetics and can be used as a highly effective preservative to selectively inhibit the main bacterial streptococci that cause oral diseases and dental caries. Usnic acid affects a variety of skin diseases, such as burns, infections, psoriasis, and the like.
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