Description

Hydantocidin is a potent, naturally occurring nucleoside antibiotic with significant biological activity. This compound is of high interest in agricultural and pharmaceutical research due to its unique mechanism of action as a plant growth regulator and herbicide lead. It serves as a critical building block and reference standard for researchers and manufacturers in agrochemical development, pharmaceutical synthesis, and biochemical studies.

Application

• Agrochemical Research & Development: As a lead compound for the development of novel, environmentally benign herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a valuable tool compound for studying enzymatic pathways, particularly those involving adenylosuccinate synthetase and lyase.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for studies in plant physiology, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydantocidin
CAS No.	130607-26-0
Molecular Formula	C8H11N3O6
Molecular Weight	245.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydantocidin; (1R,2S,3R,4R,5S)-4-Hydroxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-1-(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-1,2,3-cyclopentanetriol; 4-[(1R,2S,3R,4R,5S)-4-Hydroxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-1,2,3,5-cyclopentanetetrayl]-2,5-imidazolidinedione; NSC 637466; Antibiotic SF-2140; Plant growth regulator from *Streptomyces hygroscopicus*.
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Quality Control

Our Hydantocidin is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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