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Caspofungin

SKU 90036334 CAS 162808-62-0 Available on enquiry

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Caspofungin is an antifungal agent used in the treatment of invasive fungal infections, particularly those caused by Candida and Aspergillus species. It functions as a semisynthetic echinocandin that inhibits fungal cell wall synthesis. Available with CAS number 162808-62-0, it is supplied in research and bulk quantities. Molekula supplies Caspofungin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036334
CAS Number: 162808-62-0
IUPAC Name: (10R,12S)-N-[(3S,6S,9S,11R,15S,18S,20R,21S,24S,25S)-21-(2-aminoethylamino)-3-[(1R)-3-amino-1-hydroxypropyl]-6-[(1S,2S)-1,2-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]-11,20,25-trihydroxy-15-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2,5,8,14,17,23-hexaoxo-1,4,7,13,16,22-hexazatricyclo[22.3.0.09,13]heptacosan-18-yl]-10,12-dimethyltetradecanamide
Exact Mass: 1092.6431
SMILES: CC[C@H](C)C[C@H](C)CCCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@H]1C[C@H]([C@H](NC(=O)[C@@H]2[C@H](CCN2C(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H]3C[C@H](CN3C(=O)[C@@H](NC1=O)[C@@H](C)O)O)[C@@H]([C@H](C4=CC=C(C=C4)O)O)O)[C@@H](CCN)O)O)NCCN)O
InChIKey: JYIKNQVWKBUSNH-WVDDFWQHSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C52H88N10O15/c1-5-28(2)24-29(3)12-10-8-6-7-9-11-13-39(69)56-34-26-38(68)46(55-22-21-54)60-50(75)43-37(67)19-23-61(43)52(77)41(36(66)18-20-53)58-49(74)42(45(71)44(70)31-14-16-32(64)17-15-31)59-48(73)35-25-33(65)27-62(35)51(76)40(30(4)63)57-47(34)72/h14-17,28-30,33-38,40-46,55,63-68,70-71H,5-13,18-27,53-54H2,1-4H3,(H,56,69)(H,57,72)(H,58,74)(H,59,73)(H,60,75)/t28-,29+,30+,33+,34-,35-,36+,37-,38+,40-,41-,42-,43-,44-,45-,46-/m0/s1
PubChem CID: 16119814

Synonyms

(10R,12S)-caspofungin
Caspofungina
caspofungine
caspofunginum
L 743872

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Solubility (other solvents): Slightly soluble in ethanol, and soluble in phosphate buffer (pH 3.2)

Source: PubChem CID 16119814 (HSDB)

Frequently asked questions

What is caspofungin used for?

Caspofungin is an antifungal medication primarily used to treat invasive aspergillosis and candidiasis in patients who cannot tolerate other antifungal therapies.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of caspofungin?

The chemical formula of caspofungin (CAS 162808-62-0) is C52H88N10O15, and its molecular weight is approximately 1093.3 g/mol. The diacetate salt is C56H96N10O19, approximately 1213.4 g/mol.

What grade of caspofungin does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies caspofungin in pharmaceutical-grade (API) quality for research, development, and manufacturing purposes.

Can Molekula supply caspofungin in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can supply caspofungin in bulk, with quantities tailored to meet specific research, development, or manufacturing needs.

What documentation comes with an order of caspofungin?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.