Chemistry:Narasin

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Short description: Chemical compound
Narasin
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Clinical data
Other names(4S)-4-methyl-salinomycin
AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
ATCvet code
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC43H72O11
Molar mass765.038 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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Narasin is a coccidiostat and antibacterial agent.[1][2] It is a derivative of salinomycin with an additional methyl group. Narasin is produced by fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces aureofaciens.[3]

References

  1. "The efficacy of anticoccidial products against Eimeria spp. in northern bobwhites". Avian Diseases 55 (1): 59–64. March 2011. doi:10.1637/9572-101310-Reg.1. PMID 21500637. 
  2. "Effects of inoculations with Eimeria zuernii on young calves treated with decoquinate or narasin with or without dexamethasone". American Journal of Veterinary Research 50 (7): 1056–1059. July 1989. PMID 2774323. 
  3. "Veterinary Drugs Residues: Coccidiostats". Encyclopedia of Food Safety. 2014. pp. 63–75. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-378612-8.00246-8. ISBN 9780123786135.