Description

Scopafungin CAS NO 11056-18-1 is a specialized antifungal compound belonging to the class of polyene macrolide antibiotics. This product is valued for its potent activity against a broad spectrum of fungi, making it a critical component in advanced microbiological and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, and life science research sectors for antifungal studies and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the development of novel antifungal therapeutics.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in laboratory settings to study fungal growth inhibition, mechanism of action, and resistance patterns.
• Biotechnology Applications: Employed in cell culture and fermentation process studies to control fungal contamination and for metabolic pathway research.
• Academic Research: A vital tool in university and institutional labs for fundamental research in mycology and antimicrobial discovery.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the identification and assay of antifungal products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scopafungin
CAS No.	11056-18-1
Molecular Formula	C35H58NO12
Molecular Weight	684.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Scopafungin; Antibiotic 66-40B; 66-40B Antibiotic; 5-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-Amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecaoctaen-1-yl]-2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzamide; (all-E)-5-[18-[(4-Amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxy]-3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecaoctaen-1-yl]-2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzamide
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Quality Control

Our Scopafungin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade materials to support your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brownish-yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.