Description

Heliomycin is a naturally occurring antibiotic compound belonging to the quinone family, known for its distinctive chemical structure and biological activity. This product is valued for its role as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds and antimicrobial studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a crucial intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of new antibiotic agents and other therapeutic molecules.
• Antimicrobial Studies: Used as a model compound in microbiological research to investigate mechanisms of action against various bacterial and fungal strains.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic and cellular pathway studies due to its specific interactions with biological targets.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for method development, calibration, and quality control in HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for the preparation of more complex quinone-derived compounds with potential industrial or medicinal applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heliomycin
CAS No.	11029-70-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₈H₃₂O₈
Molecular Weight	496.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Geliomycin; Antibiotic G 110; NSC 529010; 4,9-Dihydroxy-2-methyl-7-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)-6H-benzo[b]xanthene-6,12(7H)-dione; Resistomycin (Note: Resistomycin is a closely related but distinct compound, often listed as a synonym in some databases).
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Quality Control

Our Heliomycin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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