| Description | Pecilocin is a fungicidal antibiotic generated by Paecilomyces varioti Bainier var. antibioticus. |
| Synonyms | NSC-291839, NSC291839, Supral, Pecilocinum, NSC 291839 |
| molecular weight | 291.391 |
| Molecular formula | C17H25NO3 |
| CAS | 19504-77-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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