Description

Scytophycin B CAS NO 104653-86-3 is a potent macrocyclic lactone natural product isolated from cyanobacteria. This compound is of significant interest for its unique biological activity, primarily as a powerful cytotoxin and actin microfilament disruptor. It serves as a critical reference standard and research tool for scientists in pharmaceutical discovery, chemical biology, and oncology research, enabling the study of cellular morphology and cytoskeletal dynamics.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies investigating cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and the mechanisms of actin polymerization inhibition.
• Pharmaceutical Discovery: Serves as a lead compound or molecular probe in drug discovery programs targeting cancer and other proliferative diseases.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a tool compound to study cytoskeletal architecture, cell motility, and morphology in various eukaryotic cell lines.
• Antifungal Research: Investigated for its potent antifungal properties against a range of pathogenic fungi.
• Toxicology Studies: Utilized in mechanistic studies of marine and cyanobacterial toxins.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supplied to universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in natural product chemistry and cell biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scytophycin B
CAS No.	104653-86-3
Molecular Formula	C39H58N2O10
Molecular Weight	714.89 g/mol
Synonyms	Scytophycin B; (3S,4S,5E,7E,9S,11S,12R,13S,14E,16E,18S,20S,22S,23S,24R,25S,26S,27S,28S)-25-[(2S,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-Dihydroxy-6-methyl-3-(methylamino)oxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5,9,11,12,13,22,23,24,26,27,28-dodecahydroxy-3,7,14,18-tetramethyl-16-propyl-1-oxacyclooctacosa-5,7,14,16-tetraene-2,10-dione; Cyanobacterial macrolide Scytophycin B
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Quality Control

Our Scytophycin B is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain integrity. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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