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. Its therapeutic use is listed as antifungals, dermatologicals and ophthalmic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include pimaricin, Myprozine and Tennecetin. Its PubChem CID is 5284447.
Natamycin
| CAS No | 52882-37-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C33H47O13N |
| Molecular Weight | 665.7 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (1R,3S,5R,7R,8E,12R,14E,16E,18E,20E,22R,24S,25R,26S)-22-[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-1,3,26-trihydroxy-12-methyl-10-oxo-6,11,28-trioxatricyclo[22.3.1.05,7]octacosa-8,14,16,18,20-pentaene-25-carboxylic acid |
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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.
The listed CAS number is 52882-37-8.
The listed molecular formula is C33H47O13N.
The listed molecular weight is 665.7 g/mol.
(1R,3S,5R,7R,8E,12R,14E,16E,18E,20E,22R,24S,25R,26S)-22-[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-1,3,26-trihydroxy-12-methyl-10-oxo-6,11,28-trioxatricyclo[22.3.1.05,7]octacosa-8,14,16,18,20-pentaene-25-carboxylic acid.
The source lists pimaricin, Myprozine and Tennecetin.