Chemical Name: 1,5,6-trideoxy-4-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)-1-[[(1S,4R,5S,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]amino]-D-chiro-inositol

Formula: C₂₀H₃₅NO₁₃

Molecular Weight: 497.49

CAS No.: 37248-47-8

Appearance: Validamycin is a colorless, odorless hygroscopic powder.

Melting Point: 130-135°C.

Vapour Pressure: Negligible at room temperature.

Stability: Readily soluble in water. Soluble in methanol, dimethylformamide, and dimethyl sulfoxide. Slightly soluble in ethanol and acetone. It is stable at room temperature in neutral or alkaline media. It is slightly unstable in acidic media. Validamycin is non-corrosive.

Specification: 60%TC, 3%SL, %SL, 10%SP, 20%SP

Uses: Validamycin is a non-systemic antibiotic with fungicide action. It is produced from fermentation of streptomyces hygroscopicus variety limoneus. It is most effective against soil borne diseases and is used for the control of Rhizoctonia solani in rice, potatoes, vegetables, and others as well as damping off diseases in vegetable seedlings, cotton, sugar beets, rice and other plants.The U.S. EPA has classified validamycin as Toxicity Class IV- practically non-toxic. For products containing validamycin, bearing a Signal Word is not required. Validamycin is found as a soluble concentrate, a dustable powder, and a seed treatment.