Description

Epithienamycin B is a potent β-lactam antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem class, distinguished by its unique chemical structure and biological activity. This compound is a critical intermediate and reference standard in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for studying antibiotic mechanisms and resistance. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors focused on novel antimicrobial agents and advanced synthetic chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced carbapenem antibiotics and their derivatives.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard in studies investigating β-lactamase inhibition and bacterial resistance mechanisms.
• Antimicrobial Development: A vital compound for screening and developing new classes of antibiotics with enhanced efficacy.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in university and corporate laboratories for pharmacological and microbiological research projects.
• Quality Control Standard: Acts as an analytical standard for the identification and assay of related antibiotic substances in quality assurance labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Epithienamycin B
CAS No.	65376-20-7
Molecular Formula	C12H16N2O5S
Molecular Weight	300.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Epithienamycin B; (5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-Hydroxyethyl]-3-[(2-{(methylamino)carbonyl}ethyl)thio]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid; Antibiotic C 19393 S2; C 19393 S2; Antibiotic C-19393 S2; 6-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-3-[2-[(methylamino)carbonyl]ethyl]thio]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Epithienamycin B is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is available for every batch upon request, supporting compliance with research and cGMP standards where applicable.

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 must be kept under inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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