Natamycin
Natamycin, CAS NO. is: 7681-93-8, is an organic compound, which is a nearly white or cream moldable powder. It is a natural antifungal compound produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces flavum. It can widely and effectively inhibit the growth of various molds and yeasts. Thus achieving the production of apical toxins.hanol.
Applications:
In food applications, natamycin is usually used as a surface preservative and biological preservative in food. It is widely used in cheese, moon cakes, bread pastries, meat products, salad dressings, soy sauce, beverages and wines, and can effectively prevent mildew. change and extend the shelf life.
In medicine, natamycin powder is used to treat fungal infections and is also used as eye drops or oral preparations. In these applications, natamycin is less absorbed by the body. When taken orally, it is essentially not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, making it unsuitable as a drug for systemic infections.
In agriculture, natamycin can be used in feed to improve feed mildew.
Specification：
| Items | Standard |
| Identification | Should meet the requirements |
| Assay(on dried basis) | ≥95.0% |
| PH | 5.0～7.5 |
| Specific rotation αm(20℃,D) | +250°·dm2·kg-1～+295°·dm2·kg-1 |
| Loss on drying | ≤8.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.5% |
| Lead | ≤2.0 mg/kg |
