Description

Niphimycin CAS NO 12676-71-0 is a specialized antibiotic compound belonging to the streptothricin class, valued for its broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Its primary commercial significance lies in its application as a critical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in microbiological research and pharmaceutical development. This product is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and veterinary medicine sectors requiring high-purity antimicrobial agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for quality control, method validation, and calibration in the analysis of antibiotic formulations.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): Serves as a key component in the development and production of antimicrobial drugs.
• Microbiological Research: Employed in in-vitro studies to investigate bacterial resistance mechanisms and evaluate novel therapeutic combinations.
• Veterinary Medicine: Utilized in the formulation of treatments for bacterial infections in animals.
• Cell Culture & Fermentation: Acts as a selective agent in microbial culture media to prevent bacterial contamination.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niphimycin
CAS No.	12676-71-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Streptothricin VI; Antibiotic LL-AB 664; Antibiotic 6640; Antibiotic XK-33-2; Antibiotic 6640-I; LL-AB 664; XK-33-2; Niphymycin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Niphimycin is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with relevant standards for research and pharmaceutical use. All batches are accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) principles where applicable, and specifications can be aligned with client requirements for pharmacopeial (e.g., USP) or in-house 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 dry environment. For long-term stability, consider storage under an 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
Biological Potency	Contact for details

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