Germicidin C

Germicidin C is a microbial metabolite with antibacterial activity, which is found in the marine sponge-derived fungus Aspergillus niger. Germicidin C can inhibit the growth of various pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Bacillus subtilis with MIC values ranging from 32 to 64 µg/mL[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[919288-75-8]

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

Bacterial

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Field of Research

Infection

Smiles

O=C1OC(C(CC)C)=CC(O)=C1C

Molecular Formula

C10H14O3

Molecular Weight

182.22

References & Citations

[1]Ding L, et al. Production of New Antibacterial 4-Hydroxy-α-Pyrones by a Marine Fungus Aspergillus niger Cultivated in Solid Medium. Mar Drugs. 2019 Jun 10;17 (6) :344.