Description

Ferrioxamine B is a potent and highly specific siderophore, a natural iron-chelating compound produced by microorganisms. Its primary value lies in its exceptional affinity for ferric iron (Fe³⁺), making it a critical tool for iron sequestration, transport, and research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in microbiology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science who require precise iron chelation or study iron metabolism pathways.

Application

• Microbiological Research: Used to create iron-deficient growth media for studying microbial iron acquisition systems and siderophore production.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated for its potential in iron chelation therapy and as a carrier for antimicrobial agents via the "Trojan horse" strategy.
• Biochemical Studies: Serves as a standard and tool for researching iron transport, storage, and homeostasis in biological systems.
• Environmental Analysis: Employed to assess bioavailable iron in environmental samples and study microbial ecology in iron-limited environments.
• Diagnostic Reagents: A component in diagnostic kits for measuring iron-binding capacity or detecting specific pathogens.
• Cell Culture: Used to manipulate iron availability in cell culture experiments to study related metabolic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrioxamine B
CAS No.	14836-73-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₄₆FeN₆O₈
Molecular Weight	650.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrioxamine B; Deferoxamine B Iron Chelate; N'-[5-[Acetyl(hydroxy)amino]pentyl]-N-[5-[[4-[[5-(acetylhydroxyamino)pentyl]carbamoyl]butanoyl]hydroxyamino]pentyl]-N-hydroxybutanediamide Iron Complex; Ferrichrome A; Desferrioxamine B Iron(III) Complex; Iron(III)-Desferrioxamine B; FO B
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Quality Control

Our Ferrioxamine B is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and identity, with specifications aligned with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and identification tests is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to reddish-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Iron Content	8.0 - 9.5%

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