Caspofungin acetate, Antifungal agent (ab145180)
Key features and details
- Potent antifungal agent. 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase inhibitor.
- CAS Number: 179463-17-3
- Soluble in water to 100 mM and in DMSO
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
-
Product name
Caspofungin acetate, Antifungal agent -
Description
Potent antifungal agent. 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase inhibitor. -
Biological description
Potent antifungal agent (MIC values are 13 and 25 nM for C. Albicans and C. Krusei resepectively). 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase inhibitor. Inhibits β (1,3)-D-glucan biosynthesis. Shows antifungal effects in vivo. Orally active. -
CAS Number
179463-17-3 -
Chemical structure
Properties
-
Molecular weight
1213.42 -
PubChem identifier
123623 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM and in DMSO -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one week. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.
-
SMILES
CCC(C)CC(C)CCCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@H]1C[C@@H]([C@H](NC(=O)C2[C@H](CCN2C(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H]3C[C@H](CN3C(=O)[C@@H](NC1=O)[C@@H](C)O)O)[C@@H]([C@H](C4=CC=C(C=C4)O)O)O)[C@@H](CCN)O)O)NCCN)O.CC(=O)O.CC(=O)O -
Source
Synthetic
-
Research areas