Description

Benanomicin A CAS NO 116249-65-1 is a specialized ansamycin-class antibiotic compound with significant biological activity. This high-purity chemical is valued for its potent inhibitory effects against specific bacterial strains and its role as a critical research tool in microbiology and pharmacology. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies engaged in antimicrobial discovery and mechanism-of-action studies.

Application

• Antimicrobial Research: Serves as a reference standard and active agent in studies targeting Gram-positive bacteria and mycobacteria.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in early-stage drug discovery programs for developing novel antibiotic therapies.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed as a specific inhibitor to study bacterial RNA polymerase function and related metabolic pathways.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A key material for investigating antibiotic resistance mechanisms and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Microbiology Studies: Applied in vitro to assess antimicrobial potency and spectrum of activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benanomicin A
CAS No.	116249-65-1
Molecular Formula	C₄₇H₆₆N₂O₁₃
Molecular Weight	891.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Benanomicin A; Antibiotic K252a (related analog); Ansamycin antibiotic; Galtamycin B; 2,15-Dideoxy-2,15-bis[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]-8,17,21-trimethyl-3,10,16,19,23-pentaoxo-11,24-dioxa-4,7,18,22-tetraazatetracyclo[19.3.1.1⁵,⁹.1¹⁴,¹⁸]hexacosa-5,8,14,17,21,25-hexaen-13-yl (2E,4E,6S)-6-methyl-7-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhepta-2,4-dienoate
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Quality Control

Our Benanomicin A is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade fine chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry, cool place. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. For long-term storage, consider desiccant and under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Biological Activity	Contact for details

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