Candicidin

• Catalog No.: DB01152
• CAS Number: 1403-17-4
• M. F.: C59H84N2O18
• M. W.: 1109.30086

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (19Z,21Z,23Z,25Z,27Z,29Z,31Z)-33-{[(3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy}-17-[7-(4-aminophenyl)-5-hydroxy-4-methyl-7-oxoheptan-2-yl]-1,3,5,7,37-pentahydroxy-18-methyl-9,13,15-trioxo-16,39-dioxabicyclo[33.3.1]nonatriaconta-19,21,23,25,27,29,31-heptaene-36-carboxylic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: candicidin
• Brand Name: Vanobid; FR-008-III; Candicidin A; Candicidin D

DATABASE IDS

• PubChem SID: 46504812
• CAS Number: 1403-17-4
• PubChem CID: 441142

PROPERTIES

• Hydrophobicity(logP): 1.7

DETAILS

Description (English)

• Drug Groups: approved
• Description: Candicidin is an antibiotic obtained from a streptomyces (Streptomyces griseus) and active against some fungi of the genus Candida (C. albicans). Candicidin is administered intravaginally in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
• Indication: Used in the topical treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
• Pharmacology: Candicidin is a polyene antifungal antibiotic produced by a strain of Streptomyces griseus. It is especially effective against Candida albicans (more effective than amphotericin B), and is administered intravaginally in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
• Affected Organisms: Various Fungus Species
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