Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Caspofungin diacetate (CAS: 179463-17-3)?
Answer
Caspofungin diacetate (CAS: 179463-17-3) is primarily used as an antifungal agent in pharmaceuticals, particularly for treating severe fungal infections such as candidemia and invasive aspergillosis. It is also employed in research for studying fungal biology and in veterinary medicine for animal health. Its broad-spectrum activity makes it a key compound in combating resistant fungal strains.
About
CAS No
179463-17-3
English Name
Caspofungin diacetate
Molecular Formula
C56H96N10O19
Molecular Weight
1213.42 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)O.CC(=O)O.NCCN[C@H]1NC(=O)C2[C@@H](O)CCN2C(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@H]2N(C(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@H](C[C@@H]1O)NC(=O)CCCCCCCCC(CC(CC)C)C)[C@H](O)C)C[C@@H](C2)O)[C@@H]([C@H](c1ccc(cc1)O)O)O)[C@@H](CCN)O
InChIKey
OGUJBRYAAJYXQP-CPYUAZPCSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
