Echinocandin B Property

Boiling point:

1384.0±65.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.37±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Store at -20°C

solubility 

DMF: Soluble; DMSO: Soluble; Ethanol: Soluble; Methanol: Soluble

form 

A powder

pka

9.86±0.26(Predicted)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P330Rinse mouth.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Echinocandin B Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Echinocandin B is a potent antifungal that acts by inhibition of the synthesis of ?(1,3)-D-glucan.

Uses

Echinocandin B is the major analogue of a family of lipopeptides isolated from several species of Aspergillus, reported in 1974. Echinocandin B is a potent antifungal and acts by inhibiting the synthesis of β-(1,3)-D-glucan, an essential component of the cell wall of susceptible fungi.

Definition

ChEBI: A cyclic hexapeptide echinocandin antibiotic isolated from Aspergillus nidulans var. echinulatus with specific anti-yeast activity.