Description

Triostin B is a naturally occurring quinoxaline antibiotic belonging to the quinomycin family, known for its potent biological activity. This compound is valued for its ability to bind to DNA, making it a critical tool in biochemical research and a potential lead structure for therapeutic development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers focused on oncology, microbiology, and molecular biology.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a DNA-binding agent in studies of nucleic acid structure, function, and protein interactions.
• Antimicrobial Studies: Serves as a reference standard in microbiological assays to investigate antibiotic mechanisms and resistance.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a key intermediate or lead compound in the discovery and development of novel anticancer and antimicrobial agents.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for teaching and advanced research in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity benchmark for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in related chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triostin B
CAS No.	39421-38-0
Molecular Formula	C46H54N12O10S2
Molecular Weight	999.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinomycin B; Echinomycin B; NSC-135021; Antibiotic X-53; Levomycin B; [1,4'-Bipiperidine]-1'-carboxylic acid, 6,13-dihydro-5,8,15,18-tetramethyl-1,3,12,14-tetraoxo-2,17-dithia-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaazabicyclo[12.8.0]docosa-4,6,10,12,16,18-hexaene-22-carboxylic acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our Triostin B 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 HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 purity. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms 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.