Description

Ristomycin A, 2C-o-Deo-.Beta.-D-Arabinopyranosyl-(12)-o-.Alpha.-D-Mannopyranosyl-(12)- is a complex glycopeptide antibiotic derivative, primarily recognized for its potent antimicrobial activity. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for studying antibiotic mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic agents. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors who require high-purity, specialized biochemicals for advanced applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key intermediate or reference standard in the development of novel antibiotic therapies and the study of bacterial resistance mechanisms.
• Biochemical Research: Used in microbiological and enzymatic studies to investigate the structure-activity relationships of glycopeptide antibiotics.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical analysis (HPLC, LC-MS).
• Antimicrobial Agent Studies: Employed in in-vitro assays to evaluate efficacy against Gram-positive bacterial strains.
• Academic Research: A critical tool for universities and research institutions conducting studies in medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and molecular biology.
• Process Development: Used in the scale-up and optimization of synthetic routes for complex antibiotic molecules within fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ristomycin A, 2C-o-Deo-.Beta.-D-Arabinopyranosyl-(12)-o-.Alpha.-D-Mannopyranosyl-(12)-
CAS No.	1405-59-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Ristomycin A; Ristocetin A; Ristomycin; Antibiotic Ristomycin; Ristomycin A sulfate; Spontin; Riston; Ristomycin complex component A
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ristomycin A is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. While specific pharmacopeial monographs (e.g., USP, EP) may not be established for this derivative, our quality standards are aligned with GMP principles for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. COAs are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Limits	To be specified per grade

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