Patent ID: 6369036
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: A01N,A23C,A23L,A61K,C07H,C12Q,G01N

Abstract:
A natamycin solvate crystal that comprises natamycin and a solvent, wherein said natamycin and solvent are present in a specified molar ratio in the crystal thereof, and wherein said solvate, and molar ratio therein, are selected from the group consisting of:(a) natamycin:ethanol (1:6); (b) natamycin:1 -propanol (1:2.5); (c) natamycin:ethyl formate (1:1); (d) natamycin:acetone (1:2); (e) natamyin:dichloromethane (1:1.3); (f) natamycin:acetonitrile (1:3); and (g) natamycin:dimethylformamide (1:4.5).