Description

Tetracenomycin F1 CAS NO 149791-45-7 is a significant member of the tetracenomycin class of aromatic polyketide antibiotics. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate in the biosynthesis of more complex anthracycline antibiotics, making it a valuable tool for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for studying biosynthetic pathways and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: A key building block in the study and synthesis of anthracycline-class antibiotics.
• Biosynthesis Pathway Analysis: Used to elucidate and manipulate the enzymatic steps in bacterial aromatic polyketide assembly lines.
• Medicinal Chemistry Development: Serves as a precursor for the semi-synthesis of novel compounds with potential anticancer or antimicrobial activity.
• Enzyme Substrate Studies: Employed as a substrate to characterize the function of polyketide synthases and tailoring enzymes.
• Microbiology Research: Used in studies investigating the natural production and regulation of secondary metabolites in Streptomyces bacteria.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetracenomycin F1
CAS No.	149791-45-7
Molecular Formula	C22H20O9
Molecular Weight	428.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetracenomycin F1; 4a,5,12,12a-Tetrahydro-3,10,12a-trihydroxy-8-methoxy-4a-methyl-6H-tetracene-1,7,12-trione; Tcm F1; (4aS,12aR)-4a,5,12,12a-Tetrahydro-3,10,12a-trihydroxy-8-methoxy-4a-methyl-6H-tetracene-1,7,12-trione; Tetracenomycin F1 (TcmF1); Tetracenomycin F1, TcmF1
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Quality Control

Our Tetracenomycin F1 is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment.

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	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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