Description

Kedarcidin is a potent enediyne antitumor antibiotic isolated from *Streptomyces* species. This compound matters for its unique mechanism of action, which involves DNA cleavage and is of significant interest in oncology research and drug discovery. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on developing novel cancer therapeutics and studying molecular biology pathways.

Application

• Anticancer Research: As a model compound for studying enediyne-based DNA damage and apoptosis mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serving as a lead compound or pharmacophore in the design of novel antitumor agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in molecular biology to investigate DNA-protein interactions and cellular response to genotoxic stress.
• Academic Research: A key tool for universities and institutes studying natural product biosynthesis, antibiotic mechanisms, and cancer biology.
• Standards and References: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in related pharmaceutical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kedarcidin
CAS No.	128512-39-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Kedarcidin; C1027 chromophore; Lidamycin; Antibiotic C 1027; Enediyne antibiotic C1027; Kedarcidin chromophore
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Kedarcidin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting the results is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as indicated on the label or COA. Keep the container in a dry, well-ventilated area. Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a laboratory setting.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Biological Activity	Assayed (Contact for details)

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