Description

Monazomycin B is a specialized polyene macrolide compound known for its potent biological activity. This high-purity chemical is critical for advanced research and development in life sciences, particularly in the study of ion channel formation and membrane permeability. It serves as an essential tool for pharmaceutical researchers, microbiologists, and biochemists working on novel antimicrobial agents and cellular mechanism studies. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliability for your most demanding applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key reference standard and active ingredient in the investigation of new antibiotic and antifungal agents.
• Ion Channel Studies: Utilized in biophysical research to induce and study voltage-gated ion channels in artificial and cellular membranes.
• Microbiology & Antimicrobial Testing: Serves as a potent agent in assays to determine microbial susceptibility and to study resistance mechanisms.
• Biochemical Reagent: Used in laboratory studies of membrane biophysics, lipid-protein interactions, and pore-forming toxins.
• Cell Biology Research: Applied in experiments investigating membrane potential, cell lysis, and intracellular delivery mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monazomycin B
CAS No.	129297-23-0
Molecular Formula	C59H95NO20
Molecular Weight	1138.4 g/mol
Synonyms	Monazomycin; Monazomycin complex component B; Antibiotic X-5108; Antibiotic 5108; Polyene macrolide antibiotic; (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E)-26-[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-Amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24-hexacosaenoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of Monazomycin B is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure identity, purity, and potency. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to guarantee compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. Due to its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, the product should be handled under inert conditions when opened and aliquoted to prevent degradation and moisture absorption. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Biological Activity	Assayed

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