Description

Bluensomycin is a complex aminoglycoside antibiotic produced by *Streptomyces* species. This compound is valued for its potent antibacterial activity, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria, making it a critical component in microbiological and pharmaceutical research. Key industries that rely on this high-purity biochemical include pharmaceutical R&D for novel antibiotic development, academic research in microbiology, and the production of specialized microbiological media.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in studies for developing new antibacterial agents.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in laboratory settings to study bacterial resistance mechanisms, mode of action, and structure-activity relationships of aminoglycosides.
• Antibiotic Potency Testing: Employed as a control substance in bioassays and microbiological assays to determine the potency of other antibiotic preparations.
• Biochemical Reagent: Functions as a selective agent in cell culture media and in experiments requiring the inhibition of specific bacterial strains.
• Veterinary Medicine Research: Investigated for potential applications in treating bacterial infections in animals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bluensomycin
CAS No.	11011-72-6
Molecular Formula	C23H45N5O13
Molecular Weight	599.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Bluensomycin; Antibiotic 9885; Antibiotic BL 9885; BL-9885; Antibiotic 6640-X; 6'-Dehydro-6'-deoxy-6'-methylstreptomycin; Gleptoferron (veterinary complex, note: often confused); 2-Deoxy-2-methylaminostreptomycin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bluensomycin is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research purposes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent in-house specifications. We support research and development with materials suitable for use as reference standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and potency. For long-term storage, consider storing under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Biological Activity	Contact for details

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