Cat Number: API7681938

Natamycin

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CAS Number

7681-93-8

Synonyms

pimaricin
Tennecetin
Delvocid
Mycophyt

Description

Natamycin is a polyene amphoteric macrolide antibiotic with antifungal properties. Natamycin exerts its antifungal effects by binding to sterols in the fungal cell membrane thereby increasing membrane permeability. This leads to a leakage and loss of essential cellular constituents. Following ocular application, natamycin is retained in the conjunctival fornices and attains effective concentrations within the corneal stroma where it exerts its effect.

Molecular Weight

665.7

Molecular Formula

C33H47O13N

SMILES

CC1CC=CC=CC=CC=CC(CC2C(C(CC(O2)(CC(CC3C(O3)C=CC(=O)O1)O)O)O)C(=O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)C)O)N)O

EINECS

231-683-5

Appearance

White to creamy-white crystalline powder

Melting Point

290dec ℃