Description

Kistamicin A is a specialized macrolide antibiotic compound with significant research and development potential. Its primary value lies in its potent biological activity, making it a critical reference standard and a key intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis. This product is essential for organizations in the life sciences sector, particularly those focused on antimicrobial research, novel drug discovery, and the development of high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for quality control, method validation, and regulatory submissions in antibiotic development.
• Antimicrobial Research: Serves as a lead compound or biological tool in studies targeting novel antibacterial mechanisms and resistance.
• API Intermediate: Employed as a high-purity building block in the complex, multi-step synthesis of advanced macrolide antibiotics.
• Biochemical Assays: Utilized in in-vitro screening platforms to evaluate antimicrobial potency and spectrum of activity.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supports fundamental research in microbiology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology at universities and research institutes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kistamicin A
CAS No.	155683-50-4
Molecular Formula	C39H65NO12
Molecular Weight	739.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Kistamicin A1; Antibiotic Kistamicin A; L-156,602; (2R,3S,4R,5S,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-2-Ethyl-3,4,10,13-tetrahydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-9-oxo-11-[[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy]-1-oxacyclotetradecane-4-carboxamide
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Quality Control

Our Kistamicin A is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade chemicals, and specifications can be aligned with client requirements for specific applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a 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	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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