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CAS Number 1403-17-4
Molecular Formula C59H84N2O18
Molecular Weight 1109.30 g/mol
Form Powder
Purity Level ≥99.0%
Solubility DMF: Soluble
DMSO: Soluble
Lower aliphaltic acids: Soluble
Water: Practically Insoluble
Source Streptomyces Griseus
Boiling Point 1273.3 °C
Flash Point 723.8 °C
Storage Conditions 2-8 °C
Description
Candicidin is a fungicidal polyene antifungal agent.
Mechanism
Candicidin alters membrane permeability by binding to ergosterol, a membrane sterol unique to fungi. As a result, an intracellular ion imbalance occurs leading to cell death.
Spectrum
Candicidin targets primarily fungi responsible for vulvovaginal candidiasis namely Candida albicans. |