Description

Lactimidomycin CAS NO 134869-15-1 is a potent, naturally occurring antibiotic and antitumor agent belonging to the glutarimide class. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its unique mechanism of action, which involves the inhibition of eukaryotic protein synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in oncology research, antimicrobial discovery, and the study of cellular translation processes.

Application

• Biomedical Research: A critical tool for studying the mechanisms of protein synthesis inhibition in eukaryotic cells.
• Anticancer Agent Development: Serves as a lead compound or reference standard in the discovery and evaluation of novel antitumor therapeutics.
• Antimicrobial Studies: Used in research focused on developing new antibiotics against resistant bacterial strains.
• Cell Biology & Signal Transduction: Employed to investigate apoptosis (programmed cell death) and other cellular pathways affected by translation inhibition.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used for quality control, method development, and analytical testing in drug discovery pipelines.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to design molecular probes for understanding specific enzyme functions and biological targets.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Lactimidomycin
CAS No.	134869-15-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₉NO₅
Molecular Weight	363.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Lactimidomycin; NSC 664826; Antibiotic BE-14106; Glutarimide antibiotic BE-14106; (3aS,4R,5S,6S,7aR)-5-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethyl-3-methylene-3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione
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Quality Control

Our Lactimidomycin is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your research documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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