Description

Leuseramycin is a specialized antibiotic compound belonging to the angucycline class, identified by CAS No. 73537-10-7. It is valued for its potent biological activity, particularly as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector focusing on novel antibiotic discovery, microbial studies, and the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical reference standard and building block in the discovery and synthesis of new antibiotic agents.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in laboratory research to study antibiotic mechanisms of action, bacterial resistance, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Biochemical Reagent: Employed as a high-purity biochemical tool in enzymatic assays and cellular pathway investigations.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Supports fundamental and applied research in universities and government laboratories focused on infectious diseases.
• Standards & Calibration: Provides a certified material for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in pharmaceutical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Leuseramycin
CAS No.	73537-10-7
Molecular Formula	C30H34O10
Molecular Weight	554.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Leuseramycin; Antibiotic U-58,431; U-58,431; Angucycline antibiotic U-58431; 5,12-Dihydroxy-3,8,10-trimethyl-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12-octahydrotetracene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; (4aS,5S,5aR,12aS)-5,12-Dihydroxy-3,8,10-trimethyl-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydrotetracene-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Leuseramycin is produced under strict 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 standards for research chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider keeping the product at 2-8°C. Handle the material in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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%

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