Description

Mycestericin B is a specialized macrolide polyene antifungal agent with a defined chemical structure. This compound is valued for its potent biological activity, making it a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions focused on antifungal drug discovery, microbiology, and biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of novel antifungal therapeutics.
• Microbiological Studies: Used as a potent tool compound to study fungal cell membrane structure and function, particularly regarding ergosterol binding.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Employed in high-throughput screening (HTS) campaigns to identify new antifungal agents or to validate assay systems.
• Academic Research: Facilitates fundamental research in mycology, medicinal chemistry, and the mechanism of action of polyene macrolides.
• Quality Control & Analytical Standards: Provides a certified reference material for the quality control and purity assessment of related antifungal compounds in manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mycestericin B
CAS No.	128341-87-7
Molecular Formula	C47H75NO17
Molecular Weight	926.1 g/mol
Synonyms	Mycestericin B; (1R,3S,5R,7R,8E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26R,28R,30S,32S,34R,36S,38R)-22-[(2S,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-Amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-1,3,5,7,28,30,32,34,36,38,47-undecahydroxy-12,16,20,26-tetramethyl-39-oxo-40,41-dioxa-4-azatetracyclo[33.3.1.110,14.118,37]henpentaconta-8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24-nonaen-47-yl acetate; Antibiotic FR-900506 substance B; FR-900506 substance B
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Quality Control

Our Mycestericin B is produced under strict quality management systems 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials, ensuring data integrity and reliability for your critical research and development work.

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 must be kept under inert atmosphere or desiccated conditions after opening to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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