Usnic Acid 98% CAS 7562-61-0
Price range: €70.00 through €450.00
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- Dispatched from EU warehouse
- Typical lead time: 5–10 working days
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| 10 g | € 70 |
| 100 g | € 145 |
| 500 g | € 285 |
| 1 kg | € 450 |
| 5 kg | €/kg 345 |
| 20 kg | €/kg 305 |
| 60 kg | Price on request |
| 100 kg | Price on request |
| Cat. No. | NST-10-49 |
| CAS | 7562-61-0 |
| Assay | ≥98 % (HPLC) |
| Appearance | Light yellow fine powder |
| Source | Usnea Diffracta Vain. |
| Part used | lichen body |
| Molecular formula | C18H16O7 |
| Molecular weight | 344.32 |
Bulk Usnic Acid Supplier (CAS 7562-61-0) – ≥98% HPLC, EU Supply
Usnic Acid NST-10-49 is a light-yellow, fine powder sourced from the lichen body of Usnea Diffracta Vain. Supplied at ≥98.0% assay by HPLC, it is positioned as a specialty ingredient for qualified topical formulation development and compatibility evaluation.
Who This Product Is For
| Customer type | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Topical-formulation R&D teams | Evaluation of solubilized emulsions, gels and other delivery systems |
| Contract formulators and development laboratories | Vehicle screening, prototype development and physical-stability assessment |
| Specialty ingredient manufacturers | Development of formulated concentrates or dispersion systems |
| Ingredient distributors | Supply of a defined, high-assay usnic acid grade for qualified projects |
Key Specifications
| Product | Usnic Acid |
|---|---|
| Catalog number | NST-10-49 |
| CAS number | 7562-61-0 |
| Molecular formula | C18H16O7 |
| Molecular weight | 344.32 |
| Source | Usnea Diffracta Vain., lichen body |
| Assay | ≥98.0% by HPLC |
| Appearance | Fine, light-yellow powder |
| Particle size | ≥95% passes 80 mesh |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and heat |
| Shelf life | 24 months when properly stored |
Technical & Formulation Considerations
| Aqueous solubility | Usnic acid is practically insoluble in water. Direct addition to an aqueous gel or emulsion should not be assumed to produce a homogeneous system. |
|---|---|
| Incorporation approach | Published prototype work supports evaluating oil-phase dissolution, solid-dispersion systems and polymeric solubilization technologies. Suitability must be verified in the complete formulation. |
| Physical stability | Screen for precipitation or recrystallization after cooling, aqueous dilution and storage. Apparent dissolution in a concentrate does not establish finished-formula stability. |
| Process assessment | Evaluate compatibility with the intended vehicle, processing sequence and package. Published process conditions are formulation-specific and should not be treated as general manufacturing guidance. |
| Light and heat | Minimize unnecessary exposure to strong light and heat, consistent with the raw-material storage specification. |
Applications
| Development context | Commercially relevant evaluation |
|---|---|
| Topical O/W emulsion prototypes | Assessment of solubilized incorporation, phase compatibility and active retention |
| Solubilized gel prototypes | Evaluation of validated dispersion, solid-dispersion or micellar delivery approaches |
| Specialty topical delivery systems | Vehicle screening, precipitation monitoring and package/light-stability studies |
| Formulated ingredient development | Qualified R&D into concentrates or intermediates designed to improve handling and incorporation |
Quality & Documentation
The supplier Quality Specification controls the supplied grade. Quality parameters include TLC identification, HPLC assay, loss on drying, residue on ignition, particle size, bulk density, USP <467> solvent-residue testing, elemental limits and microbiological controls.
Projects relying on enantiomer-specific literature should confirm the required stereochemical identity and supporting documentation before formulation transfer. The raw material’s 24-month stability specification does not establish the shelf life of a finished formulation.
Regulatory Information
For application-specific regulatory information and documentation, please contact NST Chemicals.
Bulk Supply Information
| Minimum order quantity | 10 g |
|---|---|
| Supply location | EU warehouse |
| Larger volumes | Available on request |
| Typical lead time | 5–10 working days |
| Packaging | Plastic bags, bottles or drums depending on quantity |
| Commercial response time | 1–24 hours |
Commercial Supply Program
NST Chemicals supports evaluation quantities, pilot-scale purchasing and larger commercial orders. Consistent sourcing becomes increasingly important when a formulation moves from development to production; see From 10 g to 100 kg: Why Consistent Supply Matters in Ingredient Sourcing.
NST Chemicals Resources
| Company website | nstchemicals.com |
|---|---|
| Ingredient sourcing guidance | Consistent supply from evaluation to commercial scale |
About NST Chemicals
Established in 2017 and headquartered in Latvia, NST Chemicals is a European supplier of phytochemicals, botanical extracts, cosmetic active ingredients, nutraceutical ingredients, and specialty natural compounds. The company supports customers from initial evaluation and product development through commercial-scale purchasing with flexible quantities, technical documentation, transparent communication, and long-term sourcing options.
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