Description

Conocandin is a potent antifungal agent belonging to the echinocandin class of natural products. This compound is valued for its specific mechanism of action, targeting the synthesis of β-(1,3)-D-glucan, a critical component of the fungal cell wall. It is primarily of significant interest to researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for the development of novel antifungal therapies and as a reference standard in analytical and microbiological studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a lead compound or reference standard in the discovery and development of new antifungal drugs.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in laboratory research to study fungal cell wall biosynthesis, mechanisms of action, and resistance patterns.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for method development, validation, and quality control in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Biochemical Reagent: Employed in enzymatic assays and studies related to glucan synthase inhibition.
• Academic Research: A key tool for universities and research institutions investigating medical mycology and novel therapeutic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Conocandin
CAS No.	61371-61-7
Molecular Formula	C42H61N7O12
Molecular Weight	855.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Conocandin; Antibiotic FR 900848; FR-900848; FR900848; (3S,6S,9S,12R,15S,18S,21S,24S,30S,33S)-30-[(2S)-2-Aminopropanamido]-33-[(2R)-2-aminopropanamido]-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-octahydroxy-1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31-undecaoxo-1λ⁵,4λ⁵,7λ⁵,10λ⁵,13λ⁵,16λ⁵,19λ⁵,22λ⁵,25λ⁵,28λ⁵,31λ⁵-dotriacontazacyclodotriacontane-2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32-undione
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Quality Control

Our Conocandin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. The product is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; allow it to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.