Description

Aurachin C CAS NO 108354-14-9 is a specialized quinoline alkaloid derivative known for its potent biological activity. This compound serves as a critical research-grade biochemical and a key intermediate in the development of novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on antimicrobial and anticancer discovery programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: As a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of new antibiotics and anticancer drugs.
• Biochemical Studies: Investigation of its mechanism of action as a potent inhibitor of bacterial cytochrome bd and mitochondrial complex I.
• Antimicrobial Agent Development: Serves as a lead compound for synthesizing novel analogs with improved efficacy against drug-resistant bacterial strains.
• Academic Research: Used in university and institutional labs for studying bacterial respiration, electron transport chains, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Biotech Screening: A valuable tool in high-throughput screening assays to identify new targets and pathways for infectious disease treatment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aurachin C
CAS No.	108354-14-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₃₅NO₃
Molecular Weight	397.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Aurachin C; 2-Heptyl-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylic acid decyl ester; 2-Heptyl-4-hydroxy-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid decyl ester; 2-n-Heptyl-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylic acid decyl ester; Antibiotic SS 228 R; SS-228 R; SS 228R; Decyl 2-heptyl-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Aurachin C 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 MS to confirm identity and potency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay results, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use and storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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