Nystatin (aqueous), polyene macrolide antifungal (ab146576)
Key features and details
- Polyene macrolide antifungal; channel-forming ionophore.
- CAS Number: 1400-61-9
- Supplied in water (5 mg/ml)
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Nystatin (aqueous), polyene macrolide antifungal -
Description
Polyene macrolide antifungal; channel-forming ionophore. -
Alternative names
- Fungicidin
- Mycostatin
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Biological description
Polyene macrolide antifungal, acts by binding to ergosterols in fungal cell membranes, increasing permeability of the membrane, and creating nystatin/ergosterol based ion channels.
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CAS Number
1400-61-9 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
926.09 -
Molecular formula
C47H75NO17 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Supplied in water (5 mg/ml) -
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 month. 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.
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Source
Synthetic
