| Name |
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Caspofungin acetate |
| Synonyms |
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(3S,6S,9S,11R,15S,18S,20R,21S,24S,25S)-21-(2-Aminoethylamino)-3-[3-amino-1(R)-hydroxypropyl]-6-[1(S),2(S)-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]-18-(10,12-dimethyltetradecanamido)-11,20,25-trihydroxy-15-[1(R)-hydroxyethyl]-1,4,7,13,16,22-hexaazatricyclo[22.3.0.0(9,13)]heptacosane-2,5,8,14,17,23-hexaone diacetate |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula |
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C52H88N10O15.2(C2H4O2) |
| Molecular Weight |
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1213.42 |
| CAS Registry Number |
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179463-17-3 |
Details: Caspofungin is the acetate salt of an antimycotic echinocandin lipopeptide, semisynthetically derived from a fermentation product of the fungus Glarea lozoyensis. Caspofungin inhibits 1,3-beta-glucan synthase, resulting in decreased synthesis of beta(1,3)-D-glucan (an essential component of the fungal cell wall), weakening of the fungal cell wall, and fungal cell wall rupture. This agent is active against Aspergillus and Candida species.