Molekula
Caspofungin diacetate
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Caspofungin diacetate is a semisynthetic echinocandin antifungal agent used in the treatment of invasive fungal infections. It functions by inhibiting fungal cell wall synthesis. Available with a CAS number of 179463-17-3, molecular formula C56H96N10O19, and molecular weight 1213.4. Stored at -15 to -20 °C. Hazardous: Signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Caspofungin diacetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 mg — £46.50 per pack ex VAT · £55.80 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Specific rotation | -102.0° ~ -108.0° |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 10ppm |
| Single Impurity | ≤ 0.1% |
| Assay | ≥ 97% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
| Total Impurities | ≤ 1.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90026800 |
| CAS Number | 179463-17-3 |
| IUPAC Name | acetic acid;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 |
| Molecular Formula | C56H96N10O19 |
| Molecular Weight | 1213.4 |
| Exact Mass | 1212.6853 |
| SMILES | CCC(C)CC(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.CC(=O)O.CC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | OGUJBRYAAJYXQP-LLXMLGLCSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C52H88N10O15.2C2H4O2/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;2*1-2(3)4/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);2*1H3,(H,3,4)/t28?,29?,30-,33-,34+,35+,36-,37+,38-,40+,41+,42+,43+,44+,45+,46+;;/m1../s1 |
| PubChem CID | 6850808 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2941.90.30.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Cancidas
- Caspofungin acetate
- Caspofungin acetate - Bio-X trade mark
- Caspofungin acetate (JAN/USAN)
- MK-0991 (Acetate);L-743872 (Acetate)
Frequently asked questions
What is Caspofungin diacetate used for?
Caspofungin diacetate is an antifungal agent used in the treatment of invasive fungal infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Caspofungin diacetate?
The formula is C56H96N10O19 with a molecular weight of 1213.4 g/mol.
How should Caspofungin diacetate be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C to maintain stability.
What grade of Caspofungin diacetate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Caspofungin diacetate in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Caspofungin diacetate in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Caspofungin diacetate in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of Caspofungin diacetate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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