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Ardacin
Last updated: 12/01/2024
(Also known as: Aridicin)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Description
Ardacin is a broad spectrum antibacterial glycopeptide with ruminal activity isolated from Kibdelosporangium aridum
Availability status
Considered obsolete but may be available in some countries
Introduction & key dates
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Examples of veterinary uses
Growth promoter. Reported uses inlude as a feedgrade antibiotic for enhancing digestive function and growth in grazing steers
Examples of species treated
Cattle
Approval status
VMR 2013/2033 approval status (GB/UK)
Not approved
EU Regulatory approval status
Not approved
Chemical structure
Isomerism
Isomeric
Chemical formula
C₅₉H₄₇Cl₄N₇O₁₈
Canonical SMILES
CCC(=O)NC1C(C(C(OC1O)C(=O)O)O)O.CNC1C2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)OC3=CC(=C(C(=C3)O)Cl)C4C(=O)NC5C6=CC(=C(C(=C6)OC7=C(C=C(C=C7Cl)C(C8C(=O)NC(C9=C(C(=CC(=C9)O)O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2)C(C(=O)N8)NC5=O)O)C(=O)O)O)Cl)O)OC2=C(C=C(C=C2)C(C(C(=O)N4)NC1=O)O)Cl
Isomeric SMILES
CCC(=O)N[C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](OC1O)C(=O)O)O)O.CNC1C2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)OC3=CC(=C(C(=C3)O)Cl)C4C(=O)NC5C6=CC(=C(C(=C6)OC7=C(C=C(C=C7Cl)C(C8C(=O)NC(C9=C(C(=CC(=C9)O)O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2)C(C(=O)N8)NC5=O)O)C(=O)O)O)Cl)O)OC2=C(C=C(C=C2)C(C(C(=O)N4)NC1=O)O)Cl
International Chemical Identifier key (InChIKey)
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International Chemical Identifier (InChI)
ZHRODENVJFUAFN-PNKCYDOPSA-N
2D structure diagram/image available?
Yes
General status
Veterinary substance type
Antimicrobial, Antibacterial
Substance groups
Glycopeptide
Minimum active substance purity
-
Known relevant impurities
-
Substance origin
-
Mode of action
Inhibition of muramyl-pentapeptide-acteylglucosamine transfer from the lipid carrier to the peptidoglaycan chain during cell wall synthesis
Molecular targets
-
CAS RN
117742-13-9
EC number
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CIPAC number
-
US EPA chemical code
-
PubChem CID
56842071
Therapeutic Class
-
ATCvet Code
-
Controlled Drug?
No
Regulation 37/2010 MRL Classification
-
Molecular mass
1547.064
Chemical name
A mixture of aridicin A, aridicin B, aridicin C and aridicin C2
PIN (Preferred Identification Name)
-
IUPAC name
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CAS name
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Other status information
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Relevant Environmental Water Quality Standards
-
Physical state
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Formulations
Property
Product
Manufacturer
Authorisation Route
Legal Class (GB/UK)
Example products (past and present) using this active
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Formulation and application details
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ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Solubility - In water at 20 °C (mg l⁻¹)
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Solubility - In organic solvents at 20 °C (mg l⁻¹)
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Melting point (°C)
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Boiling point (°C)
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Degradation point (°C)
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Flashpoint (°C)
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Octanol-water partition coefficient at pH 7, 20 °C
P
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Log P
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Fat solubility of residues
Solubility
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Data type
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Density (g ml⁻¹)
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Dissociation constant pKa) at 25 °C
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-
Vapour pressure at 20 °C (mPa)
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Henry's law constant at 25 °C (Pa m³ mol⁻¹)
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Maximum UV-vis absorption L mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹
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Surface tension (mN m⁻¹)
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Refractive Index
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Degradation
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Soil degradation (days) (aerobic)
DT₅₀ (typical)
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DT₅₀ (lab at 20 °C)
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DT₅₀ (field)
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DT₉₀ (lab at 20 °C)
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DT₉₀ (field)
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Note
-
Manure DT₅₀ (days)
- - -
Aqueous photolysis DT₅₀ (days) at pH 7
Value
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Note
-
Aqueous hydrolysis DT₅₀ (days) at 20 °C and pH 7
Value
- - -
Note
-
Water-sediment DT₅₀ (days)
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Water phase only DT₅₀ (days)
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Soil adsorption and mobility
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Linear
Kd
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Koc
-
Notes and range
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Freundlich
Kf
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Kfoc
-
1/n
-
Notes and range
-
pH sensitivity
-
Fate indices
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
GUS leaching potential index
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Bio-concentration factor
BCF (l kg⁻¹)
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CT₅₀ (days)
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Known metabolites

None

ECOTOXICOLOGY
Terrestrial ecotoxicology
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Mammals - Acute oral LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
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Mammals - Short term dietary NOEL
(mg kg⁻¹)
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(ppm diet)
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Mammals - Chronic 21d NOAEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)
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Birds - Acute LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
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Birds - Short term dietary (LC₅₀/LD₅₀)
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Birds - Chronic 21d NOEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)
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Earthworms - Acute 14 day LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
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Earthworms - Chronic NOEC, reproduction (mg kg⁻¹)
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Soil micro-organisms
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Collembola
Acute LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
- - -
Chronic NOEC (mg kg⁻¹)
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Non-target plants
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Honeybees (Apis spp.)
Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Unknown mode acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Chronic
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Bumblebees (Bombus spp.)
Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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-
Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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-
Mason bees (Osmia spp.)
Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Other bee species (1)
Acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg insect⁻¹)
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Mode of exposure
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Other bee species (2)
Acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg insect⁻¹)
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Mode of exposure
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Beneficial insects (Ladybirds)
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Beneficial insects (Lacewings)
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Beneficial insects (Parasitic wasps)
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Beneficial insects (Predatory mites)
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Beneficial insects (Ground beetles)
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Aquatic ecotoxicology
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Temperate Freshwater Fish - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Temperate Freshwater Fish - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l⁻¹)
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Tropical Freshwater Fish - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Temperate Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Temperate Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l⁻¹)
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Tropical Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Aquatic crustaceans - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Sediment dwelling organisms - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, static, water (mg l⁻¹)
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Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, sediment (mg kg⁻¹)
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Aquatic plants - Acute 7 day EC₅₀, biomass (mg l⁻¹)
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Algae - Acute 72 hour EC₅₀, growth (mg l⁻¹)
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Algae - Chronic 96 hour NOEC, growth (mg l⁻¹)
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Mesocosm study data
NOEAEC mg l⁻¹
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NOEAEC mg l⁻¹
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HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION
General
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Threshold of Toxicological Concern (Cramer Class)
High (class III) - -
Mammals - Acute oral LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
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Mammals - Dermal LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹ body weight)
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Mammals - Inhalation LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Other Mammal toxicity endpoints
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ADI - Acceptable Daily Intake (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)
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ARfD - Acute Reference Dose (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)
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AAOEL - Acute Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)
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AOEL - Acceptable Operator Exposure Level - Systemic (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)
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Dermal penetration studies (%)
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Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464
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Exposure Routes
Public
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Occupational
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Mammalian dose elimination route and rate
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Health issues
Specific human health issues
Carcinogen
Genotoxic
Endocrine disruptor
No data found
A0 A = Chromosome aberration (EFSA database)
0 = No data
;
B0 B = DNA damage/repair (EFSA database)
0 = No data
;
C0 C = Gene mutation (EFSA database)
0 = No data
;
D0 D = Genome mutation (EFSA database)
0 = No data
;
E0 E = Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source)
0 = No data
No data found
Reproduction / development effects Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor Neurotoxicant
No data found No data found No data found
Respiratory tract irritant Skin irritant Skin sensitiser
No data found No data found No data found
Eye irritant Phototoxicant  
No data found No data found  
General human health issues
No information available
Handling issues
Property
Value and interpretation
General
No information available
CLP classification 2013
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WHO Classification
Not listed (Not listed)
UN Number
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Waste disposal & packaging
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Shelf-life, storage, stability and reactivity
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TRANSLATIONS
Language
Name
English
ardacin
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Spanish
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Polish
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Swedish
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Hungarian
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Dutch
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Norwegian
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Record last updated: 12/01/2024
Contact: aeru@herts.ac.uk
Please cite as: Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242