Description

Staphyloferrin A CAS NO 127902-98-1 is a high-purity siderophore compound, a specialized metabolite produced by *Staphylococcus* bacteria for iron acquisition. Its precise chemical structure makes it a critical tool for studying bacterial iron metabolism, virulence, and potential therapeutic targets. This compound is essential for researchers and developers in microbiology, pharmaceutical discovery, and agricultural science, where understanding and disrupting microbial iron pathways is paramount.

Application

• Microbiological Research: Fundamental studies on bacterial iron uptake mechanisms, siderophore biosynthesis, and microbial competition.
• Antimicrobial Development: Target for the design of novel "Trojan horse" antibiotics and siderophore-antibiotic conjugates to overcome resistance.
• Virulence Factor Studies: Investigation of the role of iron acquisition in the pathogenicity of *Staphylococcus* and related bacterial species.
• Agricultural Science: Research into microbial interactions in the rhizosphere and the development of biocontrol agents.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in assays to detect specific bacterial siderophores or as a standard in analytical methods.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilization as a molecular probe to label or interfere with specific iron transport pathways in biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Staphyloferrin A
CAS No.	127902-98-1
Molecular Formula	C17H28N4O10
Molecular Weight	448.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Staphyloferrin A; L-2,4-Diaminobutyryl-L-serine-L-serine-L-2,4-diaminobutyric acid; (2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-Amino-4-azaniumylbutanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxypropanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxypropanoic acid; Siderophore from *Staphylococcus*; *Staphylococcus* siderophore A
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Quality Control

Our Staphyloferrin A is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 10 EU/mg (if applicable)

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