Description

Ristocetin A Sulfate is a glycopeptide antibiotic complex derived from *Amycolatopsis lurida*, primarily valued for its unique mechanism of action in inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, particularly for studying antibiotic resistance mechanisms and bacterial cell wall assembly. It serves as a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and clinical diagnostics sectors, where precise and high-purity biochemical tools are essential.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key tool in studying the mechanism of bacterial cell wall synthesis and the action of glycopeptide antibiotics.
• Antibiotic Resistance Studies: Employed in research to investigate and understand vancomycin and glycopeptide resistance in bacteria, such as Enterococci.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a reference standard or starting material in the development and quality control of novel antimicrobial agents.
• Microbiological Assays: Utilized in plate assays and other in-vitro tests to determine bacterial susceptibility or to screen for antimicrobial activity.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a component in specialized diagnostic kits for identifying antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains.
• Academic & Institutional Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for educational and investigative purposes in microbiology and medicinal chemistry departments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ristocetin A Sulfate
CAS No.	11140-99-1
Molecular Formula	C95H105Cl2N9O36S • xH2SO4
Molecular Weight	~2067.9 (for base, excluding sulfate counterions)
Synonyms	Ristomycin A Sulfate; Ristocetin Sulfate; Antibiotic Ristocetin A; Spontin; Riston; Ristocetin Component A Sulfate; Ristomycin; Ristocetin Complex A Sulfate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ristocetin A Sulfate is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistent biological activity, meeting the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency, and identification tests is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Ristocetin A basis)
Potency (Microbiological)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (in solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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