Description

Sparsomycin is a potent antibiotic compound originally isolated from *Streptomyces sparsogenes*. This molecule is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its unique mechanism of action as a protein synthesis inhibitor. It serves as a critical research tool for studying ribosome function and exploring novel pathways in antimicrobial and anticancer drug discovery. Researchers in biotechnology, pharmacology, and molecular biology rely on high-purity sparsomycin for advanced experimental applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor of protein synthesis to study ribosomal structure, function, and the peptidyl transferase center.
• Antimicrobial Studies: Investigated for its activity against various bacterial strains to understand resistance mechanisms and develop new antibiotic leads.
• Oncology Research: Explored in cancer research for its potential to inhibit tumor cell proliferation by disrupting protein production.
• Mechanistic Studies: Employed in molecular biology to elucidate the mechanisms of translation and identify new targets for therapeutic intervention.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard in pharmaceutical quality control and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sparsomycin
CAS No.	1404-64-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₉N₃O₆S
Molecular Weight	345.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Sparsomycin; Antibiotic U-19183; NSC-59729; U-19183; (2R,3S,4R,5R)-5-[(1S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-4-methoxy-2-[[(2R)-2-methyl-3-(methylsulfonyl)propanoyl]amino]tetrahydrofuran-3-yl carbamate
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Quality Control

Our Sparsomycin is produced and handled under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research specifications.

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 light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed under inert atmosphere or with desiccant to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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