Description

Pecilocin is a specialized antifungal antibiotic compound, also known as Variotin, with significant utility in microbiological research and development. Its primary value lies in its potent activity against a range of fungi, making it a critical reference standard and active ingredient for targeted studies. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agricultural chemical, and life science sectors who require high-purity bioactive compounds for antifungal agent development and quality control.

Application

• As a reference standard in analytical chemistry for the identification and quantification of Pecilocin in various matrices.
• Utilized in pharmaceutical R&D for the development and screening of novel antifungal therapeutics.
• Acts as a key active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or intermediate in the formulation of antifungal preparations.
• Employed in agricultural research for studying antifungal agents to protect crops from fungal diseases.
• Serves as a biochemical tool in microbiological and pharmacological laboratories to study fungal growth inhibition mechanisms.
• Used in the quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes of manufacturers producing antifungal products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pecilocin
CAS No.	19504-77-9
Molecular Formula	C17H25NO4
Molecular Weight	307.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Variotin; Antibiotic 1968; NSC 115973; 2-[(1E,3E,5E,7E)-8-[(2S,3R)-3-Hydroxy-2-piperidyl]-1,3,5,7-octatetraenyl]-4-methoxy-3H-pyridin-6-one; 6-Methoxy-2-(8-(3-hydroxy-2-piperidyl)-1,3,5,7-octatetraenyl)-4-pyrone
EINECS	243-149-1

Quality Control

Our Pecilocin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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