Cat Number : A14-1057
Validamycin A (CAS No. 37248-47-8) is a naturally occurring antifungal agent produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces hygroscopicus. It is primarily used in agriculture to protect crops, particularly rice, from fungal diseases such as sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani.
Chemical and Physical Properties
- CAS Number: 37248-47-8
- Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₃₅NO₁₃
- Molecular Weight: 497.49 g/mol