| CAS Number | 3728-47-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H35NO13 |
| Molecular Weight | 497.50 |
| Purity Level | >70% |
| Solubility | soluble in water, DMSO, DMF, and methanol |
| Source | Streptomyces hygroscopicus |
| Storage Conditions | -20° C |
Validamycin sulfate is a antibiotic and fungicidal compound produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Validamycin is freely soluble in water, methanol, DMSO, and ethanol.
Evidence shows validamycin to have inhibitory effects against trehalase, an enzyme which aids in carbohydrate storage and transport.
Validamycin sulfate is used to inhibit Rhizoctonia species; a group of pathogens notorious for causing diseases in potoatoes, cotton, sugar beets, and rice.
