Description

Tsushimycin CAS NO 11054-63-0 is a potent antibiotic compound belonging to the streptothricin class, known for its broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Its primary value lies in its application as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in microbiological research and pharmaceutical development. This product is essential for researchers in antibiotic discovery, quality control laboratories, and manufacturers developing novel antimicrobial formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, purity assessment, and potency calibration in antibiotic research and quality control.
• Microbiological Research: Serves as a critical tool in studies investigating bacterial resistance mechanisms, antibiotic mode of action, and structure-activity relationships.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): Employed in the development and production of specialized antibiotic preparations and combination therapies.
• Veterinary Medicine: Potential use in the formulation of antimicrobial treatments for veterinary applications.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology Media: Used as a selective agent in laboratory media to control bacterial contamination in cell cultures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tsushimycin
CAS No.	11054-63-0
Molecular Formula	C19H35N7O8
Molecular Weight	489.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Streptothricin F; Antibiotic LL-AB 664; Antibiotic 6640; Antibiotic Bu 1709 A1; Antibiotic E-749 C; Antibiotic SF-701; Antibiotic XK-33-2; LL-AB 664; NSC 169505; Tsushimycin A
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Quality Control

Our Tsushimycin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, and microbiological assay for potency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to moisture, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and potency.

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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Potency (Microbiological)	≥ 850 µg/mg

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