Caspofungin acetate/醋酸卡泊芬净
产品编号:C103
产品规格:1mg/10mg/50mg
CAS Number | 179463-17-3 |
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Molecular Formula | C52H88N10O15 |
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Molecular Weight | 1093.31 g/mol |
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Appearance | White to off white powder/cake |
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Purity Level | ≥95.0% |
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Solubility | Ethanol: Slightly soluble
Methanol: Freely soluble
Water: Freely soluble |
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Source | Semi-synthetic |
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Boiling Point | 1501.4 °C |
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Flash Point | 861.8 °C |
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Storage Conditions | -20 °C |
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Description
Caspofungin acetate is a sparingly soluble (0.367 mg/mL) lipopeptide antifungal which specifically targets the fungal cell membrane.
Mechanism
Caspofungin acts as an inhibitor to β(1,3)-D-Glucan synthase, an enzyme which synthesizes β(1,3)-D-Glucan, a polysaccharide of D-glucose monomers found in the fungal cell wall.
Spectrum
Caspofungin acetate is used primarily against Aspergillus and Candida fungal species.
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