Description

Alterobactin B is a high-purity siderophore compound, a member of the catecholate family, known for its exceptional iron-chelating properties. This compound is critical for research and development in microbiology and pharmaceutical sciences, where precise control of iron bioavailability is required. It serves as an essential tool for scientists and manufacturers in the fields of antibiotic research, microbial ecology, and novel therapeutic development.

Application

• Microbiological Research: Used as a model siderophore to study bacterial iron acquisition mechanisms, competition, and virulence.
• Antibiotic Development: Investigated for its role in "Trojan horse" strategies to enhance the delivery of antimicrobial agents across bacterial membranes.
• Agricultural Science: Research into plant-microbe interactions and the development of biocontrol agents by manipulating iron availability in the rhizosphere.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a sophisticated chiral building block or reference standard in the synthesis of complex natural product derivatives.
• Environmental Studies: Applied in research on microbial communities in iron-limited environments, such as oceans or soils.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in creating assays to detect specific bacterial pathogens based on their siderophore systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alterobactin B
CAS No.	153888-53-0
Molecular Formula	C30H30N6O12
Molecular Weight	666.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Alterobactin B; L-Orn-β-Ala-(DHB)3; N5-Acetyl-N5-hydroxy-L-ornithine-β-alanine tris(2,3-dihydroxybenzoyl) ester; Tris(2,3-dihydroxybenzoyl) ester of N5-acetyl-N5-hydroxy-L-ornithine-β-alanine; Catecholate Siderophore Alterobactin B
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Quality Control

Every batch of Alterobactin B is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results for purity, identity, and related substances are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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