Term Name: usnic acid
Synonyms: 2,6-diacetyl-3,7,9-trihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyldibenzo[b,d]furan-1(9bH)-one, usnein, usniacin, usninic acid, Usninsaeure
Definition: A member of the class of dibenzofurans that is dibenzo[b,d]furan-1(9bH)-one substituted by acetyl groups at positions 2 and 6, hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 7 and methyl groups at positions 8 and 9b.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:38319]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: dibenzofurans methyl ketone polyphenol
has subtype: (+)-usnic acid (-)-usnic acid
has_role: acaricide antifungal agent lichen metabolite