Description

Kinamycin A is a potent, structurally unique angucycline antibiotic isolated from bacterial fermentation. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research due to its complex molecular architecture and potent biological activity. It serves as a critical reference standard and a valuable scaffold for researchers in pharmaceutical development, antimicrobial studies, and synthetic chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a reference standard for analytical method development, quality control, and biological activity studies.
• Antimicrobial Agent Research: Investigation of its mechanism of action against Gram-positive bacteria and other susceptible microorganisms.
• Chemical Biology & Target Identification: Used as a molecular probe to study cellular pathways and identify novel drug targets.
• Synthetic Chemistry: Serves as a complex target for total synthesis projects and as a starting point for the synthesis of novel analogs.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Fundamental studies in natural product chemistry, antibiotic resistance, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	Kinamycin A
CAS No.	35303-12-9
Molecular Formula	C30H22NO9
Molecular Weight	540.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Kinamycin A; Antibiotic SL 1958A; 1,4,5,10,11-Pentahydroxy-6-methyl-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6H-naphtho[2,3-c][1]benzopyran-6,11-dione; 6H-Naphtho[2,3-c]chromene-6,11-dione, 1,4,5,10,11-pentahydroxy-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6-methyl-; Prekinamycin; SL 1958A
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Quality Control

Our Kinamycin A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity confirmation and structural verification by spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with research-grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Allow the container to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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