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CAS No.: | 7681-93-8 |
Formula: | C33h47no13 |
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Product Name
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Natamycin |
CAS
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7681-93-8 |
Appearance
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White powder
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MF
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C33H47NO13 |
Purity
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99%
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Shelf Life
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24 Months
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Natamycin, an organic compound with chemical formula of C33H47NO13, is a nearly white or cream yellow crystalline powder. It is a natural antifungal compound produced by streptomyces fermentation, belonging to polyene macrolides. It can not only widely and effectively inhibit the growth of various molds and yeasts, but also inhibit the production of mycotoxins. It can be widely used for food preservation and antifungal treatment.
Food use
Natamycin is a natural, broad-spectrum, efficient and safe filamentous fungal inhibitor of yeast and mold. It can not only inhibit fungi, but also prevent the production of mycotoxins. Natamycin is harmless to the human body and is difficult to absorb by the digestive tract, and microorganisms are difficult to develop resistance to it. At the same time, due to its low solubility and other characteristics, it is usually used for surface preservation of food. Biological preservatives.
Medical use
Natamycin is used to treat fungal infections, including Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium, etc. It is also used in eye drops or oral preparations, and in these applications, the human body has less absorption of Natamycin. When taken orally, it is hardly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, making it unsuitable for systemic transmission of drugs. Natamycin is also used in eye drops, and its 5% content is suitable for treating fungal blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and keratitis caused by microorganisms, including Fusarium oxysporum keratitis.