Description

Tomaymycin is a potent ansamycin antibiotic compound, recognized for its significant biological activity. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors, particularly those focused on antibiotic discovery and mechanism-of-action studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical reference standard and building block in the synthesis and study of novel ansamycin-class antibiotics.
• Biochemical Studies: Used to investigate bacterial RNA polymerase inhibition and other specific biological pathways.
• Antibiotic Discovery Programs: Acts as a lead compound or comparator in high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for microbiological and pharmacological research projects.
• Quality Control & Analytical Testing: Utilized as a certified reference material (CRM) to validate analytical methods in quality assurance laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tomaymycin
CAS No.	35050-55-6
Molecular Formula	C31H43N3O8
Molecular Weight	585.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Tomaymycin; Antibiotic T 1384; T 1384; NSC 330500; 8,19-Epoxy-4,6,9,16-tetrahydro-3,10,12,18-tetrahydroxy-5,8,11,14,19-pentamethyl-20-aza-2,15-dioxabicyclo[14.2.1]nonadeca-1(18),16-diene-7,13,17-trione; Ansamycin T 1384
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Quality Control

Our Tomaymycin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), documenting all relevant specifications and test results, is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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