Description

Esperamicin C is a potent enediyne antitumor antibiotic belonging to the esperamicin family, known for its unique molecular architecture and mechanism of action. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development due to its ability to cleave DNA, making it a valuable tool for studying cancer biology and developing novel therapeutics. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology firms engaged in oncology drug discovery, molecular biology, and biochemical studies.

Application

• Oncology Research: As a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in studies investigating novel cancer therapies and DNA-damaging agents.
• Biochemical Tool: Used in molecular biology laboratories to study DNA cleavage mechanisms, apoptosis, and cellular response to genotoxic stress.
• Drug Discovery: Serves as a lead compound or a structural template for the design and synthesis of new enediyne-based anticancer agents.
• Mechanistic Studies: Employed in academic and industrial research to elucidate the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of enediyne antibiotics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the formulation and stability testing of potential antitumor drug candidates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Esperamicin C
CAS No.	107453-55-4
Molecular Formula	C₅₈H₈₄N₂O₂₁S₄
Molecular Weight	1297.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Esperamicin C; Esperamicin C1; Antibiotic Esperamicin C; Esperamicin C (Antibiotic); Esperamicin C1, Antibiotic; 107453-55-4; Esperamicin C1 (Esperamicin C); Esperamicin C (C1)
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Quality Control

Our Esperamicin C is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters. We adhere to high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical research, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. For short-term use, the product may be stored at 2-8°C. Allow the vial to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation. Keep the container in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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