Description

Tetracenomycin F2 is a specialized anthracycline-type natural product and a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of tetracycline antibiotics. This compound is valued for its role as a biochemical tool in research focused on understanding and engineering antibiotic biosynthetic pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical developers engaged in antibiotic discovery, metabolic engineering, and enzymology studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in studies of polyketide synthase (PKS) enzymes and tailoring reactions in antibiotic biosynthesis.
• Antibiotic Pathway Engineering: Serves as a critical intermediate for genetic and metabolic engineering aimed at producing novel tetracycline derivatives or improving yields.
• Enzymology Studies: Employed to investigate the function and kinetics of specific enzymes within the tetracenomycin biosynthetic cluster.
• Microbial Fermentation Analysis: Used as an analytical marker to monitor the production of tetracenomycins in microbial cultures.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a building block or precursor in the research and development of new antimicrobial agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetracenomycin F2
CAS No.	150547-38-9
Molecular Formula	C22H20O9
Molecular Weight	428.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetracenomycin F2; Tcm F2; 4,5-Dihydro-4,8,10-trihydroxy-3-methyl-1H,7H-naphtho[2,3-c]pyran-1,7,12-trione; (4S,12aS)-4,5,6,12a-Tetrahydro-4,8,10-trihydroxy-3-methyl-1H,7H-naphtho[2,3-c]pyran-1,7,12-trione; Tetracenomycin F2 (TcmF2); Tetracenomycin F2 intermediate
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Quality Control

Our Tetracenomycin F2 is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and documentation needs.

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. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Spectrum matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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