Description

Elaiophylin is a naturally occurring 16-membered macrolide dimer antibiotic, distinguished by its unique chemical structure and potent biological activity. This compound is of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development due to its promising antimicrobial and potential antitumor properties. It serves as a valuable reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector, particularly those focused on novel antibiotic discovery and oncology.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development, quality control, and pharmacological studies.
• Antibiotic Development: Serves as a key intermediate or lead compound in the synthesis and development of new macrolide-class antimicrobial agents.
• Oncology Research: Investigated for its cytotoxic activity and potential mechanisms of action against various cancer cell lines.
• Biochemical Tool: Employed in microbiological and biochemical assays to study bacterial resistance mechanisms and cellular processes.
• API Synthesis: Acts as a critical building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex pharmaceutical compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Elaiophylin
CAS No.	37318-06-2
Molecular Formula	C₅₄H₉₂O₁₇
Molecular Weight	1013.3 g/mol
Synonyms	Elaiophyllin; Azalomycin B; Helminthosporin; Antibiotic SL 2266; Ayamycin; NSC 169430; (3R,4S,5S,6R,7R,9R,11R,12R,13S,14R)-4-[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-(Dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-6-[[(2R,3R,4S,6R)-3,4,6-trihydroxy-6-methyl-5-oxooxan-2-yl]oxy]oxacyclohexadecane-2,10-dione
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Quality Control

Our Elaiophylin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and moisture. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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