Description

Zorubicin CAS NO 54083-22-6 is an anthracycline antibiotic and antineoplastic agent derived from daunorubicin. This compound is significant for its potent cytotoxic activity, which is leveraged in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of chemotherapeutic agents and by research institutions investigating novel cancer treatment mechanisms.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of advanced chemotherapeutic drugs.
• Oncology Research: Used as a reference standard and active compound in preclinical studies for cancer therapy.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed to investigate mechanisms of DNA intercalation and topoisomerase II inhibition.
• Antibiotic Research: Serves as a model compound in studies of anthracycline-class antibiotics and their derivatives.
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Utilized in university and government laboratories for pharmacological and toxicological evaluations.
• Drug Discovery Programs: A critical component in high-throughput screening and lead optimization for new anticancer agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zorubicin
CAS No.	54083-22-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₄H₃₅NO₁₂
Molecular Weight	649.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Zorubicin; Zorubicina; Zorubicinum; RP-22050; Daunorubicin 4'-O-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-glucopyranosyl) Derivative; 4'-O-Tetraacetyl-β-D-glucopyranosyldaunorubicin; (8S,10S)-8-Acetyl-10-[(2S,4S,5S,6S)-4-amino-5-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-6,8,11-trihydroxy-1-methoxy-7,8,9,10-tetrahydrotetracene-5,12-dione 4'-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-glucopyranoside)
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Quality Control

Our Zorubicin is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
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.