Description

Viomycin is a polypeptide antibiotic belonging to the tuberactinomycin family, known for its specific activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its primary value lies in its role as a second-line therapeutic agent for the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), where it helps combat strains resistant to first-line drugs. This product is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers, research institutions, and clinical laboratories focused on developing and producing anti-tuberculosis medications and conducting microbiological research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Used in the formulation of second-line injectable anti-tuberculosis drugs for treating MDR-TB and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB).
• Microbiological Research: Serves as a critical tool in in vitro studies to understand mycobacterial resistance mechanisms and evaluate new drug combinations.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, LC-MS, or microbiological assay methods.
• Veterinary Medicine: Potential application in treating mycobacterial infections in animals, subject to regional regulatory approvals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Viomycin
CAS No.	32988-50-4
Molecular Formula	C25H43N13O10
Molecular Weight	685.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Viomycin Sulfate; Vinactin A; Viocin; Florimycin; Tuberactinomycin B; Viomycin A; Antibiotic 469; Delphicort
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Viomycin is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and potency, aligning with pharmacopeial expectations for antibiotic substances. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	[α]20/D: Contact for details
pH (1% solution)	Contact for details
Biological Potency	Contact for details

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