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Formula |
CAS |
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C18H16O7 |
7562-61-0 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
D-Usnic acid is an antibacterial substance found in many lichens.
Synonyms
2,6-Diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-1,3(2H,9b H)-dibenzofurandione
D-Usnic acid
(+)-Usnic acid
Usninic acid
Usnein
Usniacin
Usnic acid
Uses
Anti-acne formulations
After-shave lotions
Cosmetics
Deodorants
Oak moss absolute used as a fragrance
Topical antibiotics
Cross-Reactions
Oak moss
Unusual Reactions
Airborne
Photoallergy
References
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Thune, P.O. and Y.J. Solberg, Photosensitivity and allergy to aromatic lichen acids, Compositae oleoresins and other plant substances. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(2): p. 81-7. |
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Thune, P., et al., Perfume allergy due to oak moss and other lichens. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(6): p. 396-400. |
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Sandberg, M. and P. Thune, The sensitizing capacity of atranorin. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(3): p. 168-73. |
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Benezra, C., et al., Enantiospecificity in allergic contact dermatitis. A review and new results in Frullania-sensitive patients. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 13(2): p. 110-4. |
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5. |
Goncalo, S., Contact sensitivity to lichens and compositae in Frullania dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 16(2): p. 84-6. |
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6. |
Goncalo, S., F. Cabral, and M. Goncalo, Contact sensitivity to oak moss. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(5): p. 355-7. |
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7. |
Hausen, B.M., L. Emde, and V. Marks, An investigation of the allergenic constituents of Cladonia stellaris (Opiz) Pous & Vezda ('silver moss', 'reindeer moss' or 'reindeer lichen'). Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(2): p. 70-6. |
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