Description

Zervamicin Z-L is a specialized peptide antibiotic belonging to the zervamicin family, identified by CAS No. 135995-68-5. This compound is valued for its potent antimicrobial activity, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria and certain fungi, making it a critical tool in microbiological and biochemical research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on developing novel antimicrobial agents and studying membrane-active peptides.

Application

• Antimicrobial Research: Serves as a key reference standard and active agent in studies targeting Gram-positive bacterial pathogens and fungal strains.
• Mechanism of Action Studies: Used to investigate the interaction of peptaibol antibiotics with biological membranes and ion channel formation.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a lead compound or a benchmark in the discovery and development of new antibiotic therapies.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in in-vitro assays to evaluate antimicrobial potency and screen for compound efficacy.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for fundamental research in microbiology, structural biology, and medicinal chemistry within universities and corporate R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zervamicin Z-L
CAS No.	135995-68-5
Molecular Formula	C95H150N22O21
Molecular Weight	1919.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Zervamicin Z-L; Antibiotic Z-L; Peptaibol Z-L; Zervamicin IIB; Leu(1)-Zervamicin; Ac-Leu-Aib-Iva-Aib-Aib-Aib-Leu-Aib-Gln-Aib-Iva-Aib-Gly-Leu-Aib-Aib-Aib-Glu(ol)-Pheol; Peptide antibiotic Z-L; Aib-rich peptide antibiotic
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Quality Control

Our Zervamicin Z-L is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and potency is provided with every 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 dedicated freezer. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the product should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature in a dry environment before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay (Potency)	≥ 98.0% (on dried basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Biological Activity	Confirmed by antimicrobial assay

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