Compound Q&A
What is Natamycin (CAS: 7681-93-8)?
Answer
Natamycin, with the CAS number 7681-93-8, is a polyene antifungal antibiotic produced by the fermentation of *Streptomyces natalensis*. It has the chemical formula C33H52N10O14 and appears as a white to pale yellow powder. Natamycin is known for its broad-spectrum antifungal activity and is resistant to degradation by many common enzymes, making it suitable for various applications.
About
CAS No
7681-93-8
English Name
Natamycin
Molecular Formula
C33H47O13N
Molecular Weight
665.73 g/mol
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
InChIKey
NCXMLFZGDNKEPB-FFPOYIOWSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07