Description

Scytophycin A is a potent macrocyclic lactone isolated from cyanobacteria, recognized for its significant biological activity. This compound serves as a valuable biochemical tool and a promising lead structure in pharmaceutical research due to its unique mechanism of action. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers in the fields of oncology, cell biology, and drug discovery.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific actin microfilament disruptor in cell biology studies to investigate cytoskeleton dynamics and cell motility.
• Anticancer Research: Evaluated for its cytotoxic properties against various cancer cell lines, serving as a lead compound for novel chemotherapeutic agent development.
• Pharmacological Tool Compound: Employed in mechanistic studies to understand signal transduction pathways and validate molecular targets.
• Natural Product Chemistry: Serves as a reference standard for the identification, quantification, and metabolic profiling of cyanobacterial metabolites.
• Drug Discovery Platforms: Integrated into high-throughput screening assays to identify synergistic compounds or novel therapeutic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scytophycin A
CAS No.	104653-87-4
Molecular Formula	C35H54O8
Molecular Weight	602.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Scytophycin A; (3S,4S,5S,6S,7S,8S,9S,10S,11S,12S,13S,14S,15S,16S,17S,18S,19S,20S,21S,22S,23S,24S,25S,26S,27S,28S,29S,30S,31S,32S,33S,34S,35S)-3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35-Tritriacontahydroxy-36-oxapentatriacontan-1-one; Cyanobacterial macrocyclic lactone
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Quality Control

Our Scytophycin A is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and our analytical methods, including HPLC and NMR, are validated to provide reliable data for our clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.