Description

Leucomycin V is a macrolide antibiotic belonging to the leucomycin (kitasamycin) complex, identified by CAS NO 22875-15-6. This compound is valued for its potent antibacterial activity, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria and certain mycoplasmas. It serves as a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and research standard for the development of veterinary and human pharmaceutical formulations.

Application

• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Primary use as an active component in injectable and oral formulations for treating bacterial infections in livestock and poultry.
• Human Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a reference standard and starting material in antimicrobial research and drug development studies.
• Microbiological Media & Diagnostics: Used in selective culture media and laboratory assays for studying bacterial susceptibility and resistance mechanisms.
• Feed Additive Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of specialized additives to promote animal health and growth performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Leucomycin V
CAS No.	22875-15-6
Molecular Formula	C40H67NO14
Molecular Weight	785.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Kitasamycin A5; Leucomycin A5; Ayermycin; Kitasamycin V; Antibiotic T 2636 C; (3R,4S,5S,6R,7R,9R,11R,12R,13S,14R)-4-[(2,6-Dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-α-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-14-ethyl-12,13-dihydroxy-7-[(2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-α-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-6-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Leucomycin V is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to meet high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical research and development. Comprehensive testing includes identity confirmation, potency assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance.

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 potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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