Description

Rutamycin CAS NO 1404-59-7 is a macrolide antibiotic compound of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. Its primary value lies in its potent antifungal activity and its role as a specific inhibitor of mitochondrial ATP synthase, making it a crucial tool for studying cellular energy metabolism. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical discovery, and biotechnology sectors who require high-purity biochemical reagents for target validation and mechanism-of-action studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor of the mitochondrial F0F1-ATPase (ATP synthase) to study oxidative phosphorylation, ion transport, and cellular bioenergetics.
• Antifungal Agent Research: Serves as a reference standard and active compound in the development and screening of novel antifungal therapies due to its inherent activity.
• Pharmaceutical Discovery: Employed in target-based screening assays and as a pharmacological tool to investigate diseases related to mitochondrial dysfunction.
• Microbiology Studies: Utilized in academic and industrial labs to study the mechanism of action of macrolide antibiotics and microbial resistance.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity benchmark for quality control, analytical method development, and regulatory submissions in antibiotic manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rutamycin
CAS No.	1404-59-7
Molecular Formula	C41H68O11
Molecular Weight	737.0 g/mol
Synonyms	LL-AF283; Antibiotic LL-AF 283; Oligomycin D; Rutamycin A; 26-Deoxyoligomycin C; L-AF 283; L 27A11; NSC 122023
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Quality Control

Every batch of Rutamycin is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results for assay, purity, and identification are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.