Description

α-Lipomycin is a specialized antibiotic compound belonging to the lipomycin family, identified by CAS No. 51053-40-8. This product is valued for its potent biological activity, making it a critical component in microbiological and biochemical research. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors for applications in antibiotic mechanism studies, novel drug discovery, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a reference standard or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the discovery and development of new antibiotic agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in laboratory research to investigate mechanisms of action against specific bacterial strains and cellular processes.
• Microbiology: Employed in antimicrobial susceptibility testing and as a tool compound for studying bacterial resistance.
• Academic Research: Serves as a key reagent in university and institutional labs for fundamental research in natural products and medicinal chemistry.
• Quality Control: Utilized as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and validation in quality assurance laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Lipomycin
CAS No.	51053-40-8
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Synonyms	α-Lipomycin; Lipomycin A; Antibiotic A 83094A; 51053-40-8; UNII-8K4V8P8K5F; (2E,4E,6E,8E)-10-[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-Dihydroxy-6-methyl-3-[(2R,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]oxydeca-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
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Quality Control

Our α-Lipomycin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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