Description

Balhimycin is a potent glycopeptide antibiotic belonging to the vancomycin family, identified by CAS NO 140932-79-2. It is a critical compound for research into novel antibacterial agents and mechanisms of action against resistant Gram-positive bacteria. This high-purity material is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, microbiology studies, and as a reference standard in analytical laboratories.

Application

• Antibacterial Research: Used as a key reference compound in studies investigating the structure-activity relationships of glycopeptide antibiotics.
• Mechanism of Action Studies: Employed to explore bacterial cell wall synthesis inhibition and the molecular basis for vancomycin resistance.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound or intermediate in the discovery and synthesis of new antibiotic derivatives.
• Microbiological Assays: Utilized as a standard in potency testing and the development of bioassays for antibiotic activity.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity benchmark for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Balhimycin
CAS No.	140932-79-2
Molecular Formula	C66H75Cl2N9O24
Molecular Weight	1445.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Balhimycin; Antibiotic A-40926 complex; A-40926; A40926; (3S,6R,7R,22R,23S,26S,36S,38aS)-44-[[2-O-(3-Amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-β-D-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-β-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-6-[(carbamoylmethyl)carbamoyl]-3-(2-chloro-3,5-dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoyl)-22,23-dihydroxy-7,36-dimethoxy-26-methyl-5,24,28,38,39-pentaoxo-11-thia-4,8,25,27,35-pentaazaoctacyclo[28.6.1.113,16.02,14.09,34.010,33.019,37.020,31]nonatriaconta-10,12,14(37),15,17,19(31),20,29(38),30,32-decaene-23-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Balhimycin is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and microbiological assays for potency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with research-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Potency (Microbiological Assay)	≥ 900 µg/mg

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