Description

Dihydrospectinomycin is a semi-synthetic derivative of the aminocyclitol antibiotic spectinomycin, offering enhanced stability and specific activity. This compound is a critical intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the development of advanced antimicrobial agents. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical manufacturers and research institutions focused on veterinary medicine and specialized human therapeutics, particularly for targeting resistant bacterial strains.

Application

• Veterinary Pharmaceutical API: Key active ingredient in injectable formulations for the treatment of bacterial infections in livestock and poultry.
• Antibiotic Research Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in medicinal chemistry for synthesizing novel spectinomycin analogs with improved efficacy.
• Microbiological Studies: Used as a selective agent in culture media and laboratory research to study bacterial protein synthesis and resistance mechanisms.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, LC-MS, or microbiological assay calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dihydrospectinomycin
CAS No.	28048-39-7
Molecular Formula	C14H26N2O7
Molecular Weight	334.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Dihydrospectinomycin; Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride Pentahydrate (common salt form); Actinospectacin dihydrochloride; U-18409; 4H-Pyrano[2,3-b][1,4]benzodioxin-4-one, dihydro derivative; Dehydrospectinomycin (reduced form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dihydrospectinomycin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Microbial Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. / USP criteria

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