Description

Bicozamycin CAS NO 38129-37-2 is a specialized antibiotic compound belonging to the nucleoside class, known for its unique mechanism of action targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis. This product is valued for its role in microbiological research and as a reference standard in analytical studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of diagnostic reagents who require high-purity, well-characterized biochemical tools.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the study of novel antibacterial agents.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in laboratory settings to investigate bacterial growth inhibition, mechanisms of antibiotic action, and resistance patterns.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity calibrant and system suitability standard in chromatographic methods (HPLC, LC-MS) for method development and validation.
• Biochemical Reagent Production: A critical component in formulating specialized culture media and diagnostic kits for microbial identification and susceptibility testing.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supports fundamental research in medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, and infectious disease studies at universities and government labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicozamycin
CAS No.	38129-37-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈N₄O₈
Molecular Weight	346.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicozamycin; Bicozamycine; Antibiotic 587/64; 5-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-1-deoxynojirimycin derivative; 1-Deoxynojirimycin glucoside (antibiotic); NSC 329680; (2R,3R,4R,5S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxypiperidine-3,4-diol
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Quality Control

Our Bicozamycin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods, purity assessment by HPLC, and control of related substances and residual solvents. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment.

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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Microbial Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. 2.6.12 / USP <61> requirements

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