Description

Faeriefungin A is a potent antifungal polyene macrolide compound of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development. Its primary value lies in its unique mechanism of action, which targets fungal cell membranes, making it a crucial candidate for novel antifungal therapies. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and academic institutions focused on developing new treatments for resistant fungal infections.

Application

• Pharmaceutical R&D as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate for novel antifungal drug discovery.
• Biochemical Research for studying the mechanism of action of polyene macrolides on fungal cell membranes and ergosterol binding.
• In-vitro Studies to evaluate efficacy against a spectrum of pathogenic fungi, including Candida and Aspergillus species.
• Microbiology as a selective agent in culture media for fungal isolation and identification studies.
• Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) Studies to design and synthesize new analogs with improved therapeutic profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Faeriefungin A
CAS No.	123166-67-6
Molecular Formula	C35H58O12
Molecular Weight	670.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Faeriefungin; Antibiotic A 246; A-246 Antibiotic; (1R,3S,5R,7S,8E,12E,14E,16S,18R,19R,20R,21S,23S,24R,25S,26R)-26-[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-Amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-1,3,5,7,19,23-hexahydroxy-12,14,20,22-tetramethyl-9-oxo-6,11,28-trioxatricyclo[22.3.1.05,7]octacosa-8,12,14,16-tetraen-25-yl acetate
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Quality Control

Our Faeriefungin A is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards to support your critical research and development work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing at -20°C under an inert atmosphere. Keep the container sealed to protect this light-sensitive compound from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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