Catalogue Number | M342345 |
Chemical Name | Micafungin |
Synonyms | 1-[(4R,5R)-4,5-Dihydroxy-N2-[4-[5-[4-(pentyloxy)phenyl]-3-isoxazolyl]benzoyl]-L-ornithine]-4-[(4S)-4-hydroxy-4-[4-hydroxy-3-(sulfooxy)phenyl]-L-threonine]pneumocandin A0; |
CAS Number | 235114-32-6 |
Molecular Formula: | C₅₆H₇₁N₉O₂₃S |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Melting Point | >198ºC (dec.) |
Molecular Weight | 1270.27 |
Storage | Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere |
Solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Very Slightly, Heated) |
Stability | Hygroscopic |
Category | Standards; Pharmaceutical/API Drug Impurities/Metabolites; |
Applications | Micafungin is an antifungal drug that inhibits the production of β-1,3-glucan, an essential component of fungal cell walls. |
References | Chandrasekar, P.H., et al.: Clin Infect Dis., 42, 1171-1178 (2006) |