Description

Aurantimycin A is a specialized macrolide antibiotic compound with significant biological activity. This high-purity substance is valued for its potent inhibitory effects against specific Gram-positive bacteria and its role as a key reference standard in microbiological research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of diagnostic reagents who require a reliable and well-characterized bioactive compound for their critical work.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the discovery and development of novel antibiotic therapies.
• Microbiological Studies: Used as a potent tool compound to study bacterial resistance mechanisms, structure-activity relationships (SAR), and the mode of action of macrolide antibiotics.
• In-vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Manufacturing: Incorporated into culture media and sensitivity testing kits for the identification and characterization of bacterial strains in clinical and research settings.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in university and government laboratories for fundamental research in microbiology, medicinal chemistry, and infectious disease.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Acts as a critical component in high-throughput screening (HTS) assays designed to identify new antimicrobial agents or adjuvants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aurantimycin A
CAS No.	162478-50-4
Molecular Formula	C39H62N2O12
Molecular Weight	750.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Aurantimycin; Antibiotic A 201 A; A201A; Aurantimycin A1; (3S,6R,7S,8S,9S,10R,11S,12R,14S,16R,18S,19R,20S,21S,22R,23S,24S,25S,26R,27S,28R,29S,30S,31R,32S,33S,34S,35S,36S,37S,38S,39S,40S,41S,42S,43S,44S,45S,46S,47S,48S,49S,50S)-Form Not Specified; L 17046
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Quality Control

Every batch of Aurantimycin A is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and identification results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 1.0 EU/mg (if applicable)

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