Description

Asukamycin CAS NO 61116-33-4 is a specialized ansamycin-class antibiotic compound known for its potent biological activity. This product is of significant interest for research and development in the fields of microbiology and pharmacology due to its unique mechanism of action. It serves as a critical tool for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, particularly for investigating novel antibacterial agents and developing new therapeutic strategies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a lead compound for the discovery and synthesis of new antibacterial drugs targeting resistant pathogens.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in laboratory settings to study bacterial growth inhibition, mechanism of action, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Biochemical Reagent: Employed as a selective agent in cell culture and molecular biology experiments to probe specific biological pathways.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic Research: A key material for universities and research institutes exploring antibiotic discovery and microbial genetics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Asukamycin
CAS No.	61116-33-4
Molecular Formula	C31H43NO9
Molecular Weight	573.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Asukamycin; Antibiotic X-14952B; Ansamycin X-14952B; (3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E)-16-[(2S,3S,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-Dihydroxy-3,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,5,7,9,11,13,15-heptamethylhexadeca-3,5,7,9,11,13,15-heptaen-2-one; 2,4,6,8,10,12,14-Heptamethyl-16-[(2S,3S,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-2,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxyhexadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14-heptaen-1-one
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Quality Control

Our Asukamycin is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity 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 your critical research and development work.

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 should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.