Usnic Acid
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0000125-46-2
Chemical Formula
C18-H16-O7
Molecular Weight
344
Therapeutic Category
Antibacterial
Chemical Names
2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,2,3,9b-tetrahydrodibenzofuran-1,3-dione
2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9bH)-dibenzofurandione
2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9bh)-dibenzofurandione (IUPAC)
Foreign Names
- Acidum usnicum (Latin)
- Usninsäure (German)
Generic Names
- BRN 1299865 (IS)
- CCRIS 5518 (IS)
- NSC-5889 (IS)
- Usnein (IS)
- Usniacin (IS)
- Usninic acid (IS)
Brand Names
- Avimycin (veterinary use)
Roenfri, Germany - Foot Zeta (Usnic Acid and Undecylenic Acid)
Zeta, Italy - Scabicid (Usnic Acid and Lindane)
Kimia Farma, Indonesia - Steril Zeta (Usnic Acid and Triclosan)
Zeta, Italy
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
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