Description

6-Hydroxyscytophycin B is a structurally complex, bioactive macrocyclic lactone derived from marine cyanobacteria. This compound is of significant interest for its potent biological activity, particularly as a lead structure in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and biotechnology companies engaged in anticancer and antiviral drug discovery programs.

Application

• As a reference standard in analytical chemistry for the identification and quantification of scytophycin analogs.
• As a key pharmacological probe in biochemical research to study mechanisms of actin polymerization and cytoskeleton disruption.
• In preclinical research for evaluating antitumor and cytotoxic activity against various cancer cell lines.
• For structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop novel derivatives with enhanced therapeutic profiles.
• As a biochemical tool in cell biology to investigate cell cycle arrest and apoptosis pathways.
• In natural product chemistry research for the synthesis and semi-synthesis of complex marine-derived compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxyscytophycin B
CAS No.	132368-18-4
Molecular Formula	C39H58N2O10
Molecular Weight	714.89 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxyscytophycin B; Scytophycin B, 6-hydroxy-; 6-HO-Scytophycin B; 6-Hydroxy-19,20-didehydroscytophycin B; (2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E,22E,24E,26E,28E,30E,32E,34E,36E,38E)-6-Hydroxy-38-[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32,34,36-octadecaene-1,39-dione
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Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxyscytophycin B is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation. For long-term storage, keep desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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