Natamycin
| Definition: |
Amphoteric macrolide antifungal antibiotic from Streptomyces natalensis or S. chattanoogensis. It is used for a variety of fungal infections, mainly topically. |
| Notes: |
do not use /biosyn unless by living matter |
| Also Called: |
Myprozine,Pimafucin |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
7681-93-8 |
Natamycin Definitions and Terms
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