Description

Octamycin is a specialized antibiotic compound belonging to the macrolide class, identified by the CAS registry number 71767-97-0. It is valued for its potent antimicrobial activity against a range of Gram-positive bacteria and mycobacteria. This product is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly in the study of novel antibacterial agents and resistance mechanisms.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: A key intermediate or reference standard in the discovery and synthesis of new macrolide antibiotics.
• Microbiological Studies: Used as a selective agent in culture media to study bacterial growth inhibition and resistance patterns.
• Veterinary Medicine: Investigated for potential applications in treating bacterial infections in animals.
• Academic Research: Serves as a critical tool in university and institutional labs for biochemical and pharmacological studies.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Employed as an analytical standard to ensure the purity and potency of antibiotic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octamycin
CAS No.	71767-97-0
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Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Octamycin A; Antibiotic U-67938; U-67938; 5-O-Mycaminosyltylonolide; 16-Methyl-5-O-(3,4,6-trideoxy-3-dimethylamino-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl)tylonolide
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Quality Control

Our Octamycin is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to meet high-purity standards suitable for research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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.