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Document and Entity Information
Mar. 30, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name SCYNEXIS INC
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001178253
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Mar. 30, 2026
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-36365
Entity Tax Identification Number 56-2181648
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Evertrust Plaza
Entity Address, Address Line Two 13th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town Jersey City
Entity Address, State or Province NJ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 07302-6548
City Area Code 201
Local Phone Number 884-5485
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol SCYX
Entity Emerging Growth Company false