4313. Fusafungine

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1393-87-9
S-314; Biofusal; Fusaloyos; Fusarine; Locabiotal (Servier).

Description and references

Antibiotic used as an aerosol for local application. Isoln from Fusarium species: Couchoud, FR 1164181 (1958), C.A. 54, 20074b (1960); Servier, BE 612474 (1962), C.A. 57, 11320b (1962); idem, GB 1018626 (1966 to Biofarma), C.A. 64, 16585b (1966). Bacteriological activity: D. Haler, J. Int. Med. Res. 5, 61 (1977); idem, Vie Med. 61, 507 (1980).

Properties

Solid, mp 125-129°. Stable up to 180°. Practically insol in water. Sol in glycols and fats.

Therapeutic Category

Antibacterial.

Keywords

Antibacterial (Antibiotics); Polypeptides