Description

Serratamolide CAS NO 5285-25-6 is a cyclic depsipeptide antibiotic produced by the bacterium *Serratia marcescens*. This compound is valued for its potent biological activity, particularly against a range of Gram-positive bacteria and fungi. It is a critical material for researchers in pharmaceutical development, microbiology, and biochemistry, serving as a lead compound for novel antimicrobial agents and a tool for studying membrane interactions and biofilm formation.

Application

• Antimicrobial Research: Investigation of its mechanism of action against drug-resistant bacterial strains.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard and a starting point for synthesizing new antibiotic analogs.
• Biofilm Studies: Used in research to understand and disrupt microbial biofilm formation.
• Biochemical Tool: Employed in studies of ion transport and membrane permeability due to its ionophoric properties.
• Agricultural Microbiology: Exploration of its potential as a biocontrol agent against plant pathogens.

Basic Information

Product Name	Serratamolide
CAS No.	5285-25-6
Molecular Formula	C36H64N4O8
Molecular Weight	680.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Serratamolide A; Serratamolide; 3-Hydroxyoctanoyl-L-seryl-D-α-hydroxyisovaleryl-L-seryl-D-α-hydroxyisovaleryl lactone; Antibiotic from Serratia marcescens; Cyclo(L-seryl-D-α-hydroxyisovaleryl-L-seryl-D-α-hydroxyisovaleryl); Depsipeptide antibiotic from Serratia
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Quality Control

Our Serratamolide is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical research and development.

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 (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Assay (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.