Galbinic Acid
Galbinic acid is a depsidone metabolite isolated from the lichen Usnea undulata. It exhibits selective antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria such as Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus, as well as the Gram-negative Escherichia coli. This compound is utilized in microbiological research for studying novel antibiotic mechanisms and structure-activity relationships.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
56691-88-4
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology
Smiles
CC (=O) OCc1c (O) c2C (=O) OC (O) c2c2Oc3c (C=O) c (O) cc (C) c3C (=O) Oc12
Molecular Formula
C20H14O11
Molecular Weight
430.32
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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