Description

Enfumafungin is a potent, naturally occurring antifungal compound belonging to the triterpenoid class. This molecule serves as a critical biochemical tool and a key reference standard in antifungal research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams and academic researchers investigating novel mechanisms of action against fungal pathogens. Its high purity and structural integrity make it essential for assay development, target validation, and screening programs.

Application

• Antifungal Research & Development: A key reference standard for studying the inhibition of β-(1,3)-D-glucan synthase, a vital enzyme in fungal cell wall biosynthesis.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Used as a positive control and calibrant in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays to identify new antifungal agents.
• Mechanism of Action (MoA) Studies: Essential for investigating the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of echinocandin-class antifungals and related compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and analytical method validation in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Used in university and research institute laboratories for fundamental studies in mycology and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Enfumafungin
CAS No.	260979-95-1
Molecular Formula	C35H44O11
Molecular Weight	664.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Enfumafungin; (1R,2R,4S,5R,6R,9S,11R,12S,13S,15R,17R,19S,20R,21S,23S,24R,25S,26R)-2,6,11,12,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,26-Dodecahydroxy-4,9,20,24-tetramethyl-18-oxapentacyclo[19.3.1.13,7.19,13.115,19]hexacosa-3,5,7(26),8,10,12,14,16-octaen-10-one; Antibiotic ER-30346; ER 30346; ER-30346; Glucan synthase inhibitor ER-30346.
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Quality Control

Our Enfumafungin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability 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 for reference materials, ensuring the compound's suitability for critical analytical and biological studies.

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 desiccated at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.