Validamycin is an antibiotic produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. The drug is used in the control of fungal and bacterial infections in plants. Validamycin impurities refer to the impurities that are present in the drug substance, which are not the intended active ingredient. The presence of impurities can affect the quality, safety, and efficacy of the drug product. Therefore, it is important to identify and control these impurities during the manufacturing process. Validamycin impurities can be related to the starting materials, synthetic intermediates, as well as the manufacturing process.
