Natamycin, 95%, PROMO, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Natamycin (pimaricin) is a polyene macrolide antibiotic with antifungal properties.

General Description

• Natamycin is a member of the macrolide antibiotic class, compounds originally derived from Saccharopolyspora erythraea, a type of soil bacteria
• Natamycin is an amphoteric compound with both acid and basic properties
• Natamycin exhibits antifungal activity
• Natamycin exerts its effects by binding sterols within fungal cell walls and increasing membrane permeability, leading to a loss of homeostasis within the cell

Application

• Natamycin is suitable for use in the laboratory study of fungal keratitis and other infections of fungal origin
• Natamycin may also be used in laboratory research of cell physiology and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7681-93-8
• Molecular Formula: C33H47NO13
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 665.73 g/mol
• MDL Number: MFCD00135085
• InChI Key: NCXMLFZGDNKEPB-UWSQUGIJSA-N
• PubChem CID: 129317863
• 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

• Type: Natamycin
• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 280°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 50 mg
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Sensitivity: Light Sensitive
• Boiling Point: 952°C
• Merck Index: 14,6427
• Solubility Information: Soluble in DMSO
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Natamycin

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	231-683-5
RTECSNumber	TK3325000
TSCA	No
storageNote1	2° to 8°C
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

RUO - Research Use Only