Description

Aureofuscin is a specialized antibiotic compound belonging to the polyene macrolide class, identified by CAS NO 58194-38-0. It is valued for its potent antifungal activity, making it a critical component in microbiological research and development. This product is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical and life science research sectors for studying antifungal mechanisms and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a reference standard and active ingredient in antifungal drug discovery programs.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in laboratory settings to investigate fungal growth inhibition and resistance mechanisms.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed as a tool compound to study cell membrane interactions and ergosterol binding.
• Academic Research: Serves as a critical reagent in university and institutional labs for mycological and pharmacological studies.
• Standards & Controls: Used in the preparation of analytical standards for quality control testing in related pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aureofuscin
CAS No.	58194-38-0
Molecular Formula	C35H58O12
Molecular Weight	670.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Aureofuscin; Antibiotic 1968; NSC 169434; 5-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4-Amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecaoctaen-1-yl]-2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-6-methylbenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our Aureofuscin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support our global clientele in pharmaceutical development and scientific research.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brownish-yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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