Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Nystatin (CAS: 1400-61-9)?
Answer
Nystatin (CAS: 1400-61-9) is primarily used as an antifungal agent in pharmaceuticals to treat infections caused by Candida species. It is available in topical creams, oral suspensions, and vaginal suppositories. Additionally, it is used in veterinary medicine and as a food additive in some countries to control fungal contamination in agricultural products.
About
CAS No
1400-61-9
English Name
Nystatin
Molecular Formula
C47H75NO17
Molecular Weight
926.1 g/mol
SMILES
CC1C=CC=CCCC=CC=CC=CC=CC(CC2C(C(CC(O2)(CC(C(CCC(CC(CC(CC(=O)OC(C(C1O)C)C)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)C(=O)O)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)C)O)N)O
InChIKey
VQOXZBDYSJBXMA-RKEBNKJGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
