Abstract: The present invention relates to triols derived from antibiotic substance, designated acid S, produced by Polyangium cellulosum var. fulvum (ATCC No. 25532), to the acetates thereof and to processes for the production of the triols and corresponding acetates. These triols and acetates are potent antifungal agents inhibiting the growth of a variety of fungi, including H. capsulatum, T. mentagrophytes and M. fulvum.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 24, 1974
Date of Patent:
January 13, 1976
Assignees:
Max VON Strandtmann, Warner-Lambert Company