Description

Allosamidin is a potent and highly specific pseudotrisaccharide inhibitor of chitinase enzymes. This compound matters significantly as a critical research tool for studying chitin metabolism, a fundamental biological process in insects, fungi, and parasites. Researchers in life sciences, agrochemical development, and pharmaceutical discovery need it for enzyme mechanism studies, inhibitor screening, and the development of novel anti-fungal or insect growth regulator agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and specific inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study the activity and function of family 18 chitinases.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a lead compound or reference molecule in the research and development of novel insect growth regulators that target chitin synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in studies targeting chitinase enzymes in human pathogens (e.g., fungi, malaria parasites) for potential therapeutic intervention.
• Academic Studies: A key reagent in university and institutional labs for fundamental research into insect physiology, fungal biology, and carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Utilized as a control compound in screening campaigns to identify new chitinase inhibitors from chemical libraries.
• Enzyme Characterization: Essential for determining inhibitor constants (Ki, IC50) and elucidating the binding mechanisms of chitinolytic enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Allosamidin
CAS No.	103782-08-7
Molecular Formula	C22H38N4O13
Molecular Weight	566.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Allosamidin; NSC 339579; (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-Acetamido-5-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-6-(hydroxymethyl)-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol; Streptomyces-Derived Chitinase Inhibitor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Allosamidin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, MS). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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