Description

Ristocetin CAS NO 11021-66-2 is a glycopeptide antibiotic complex produced by *Amycolatopsis lurida*. This compound is of significant value in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, primarily due to its unique mechanism of action in binding to bacterial cell wall precursors. It is an essential reagent for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical and diagnostic industries, particularly for studying antibiotic mechanisms and bacterial resistance.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical tool for studying bacterial cell wall synthesis and the mechanisms of glycopeptide antibiotics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard in the research and development of new antimicrobial agents.
• Quality Control (QC): Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for the assay and purity testing of related pharmaceutical products.
• Diagnostic Reagent: Used in specialized coagulation assays and microbiological tests within clinical and research laboratories.
• Mechanistic Studies: Vital for investigating vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and understanding resistance pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ristocetin
CAS No.	11021-66-2
Molecular Formula	C95H103N7O32Cl2 (for Ristocetin A)
Molecular Weight	2067.8 g/mol (for Ristocetin A)
Synonyms	Ristomycin; Ristocetin A; Ristocetin B; Antibiotic A 3823; Ristocetin complex; Spontin; Riston; Ristomycin A; Ristomycin B
EINECS	234-250-2

Quality Control

Our Ristocetin is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous standards required for research and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency, and identification are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

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% (Total Ristocetin)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (1% solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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