Description

Tetrocarcin C is a specialized natural product compound with significant biological activity, primarily known for its role as a potent inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis. This makes it a valuable tool compound and a molecule of high interest in advanced life science research. Its unique mechanism of action is particularly relevant for the study of novel antibiotic pathways and resistance mechanisms. Key users include pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on infectious disease and antimicrobial discovery.

Application

• Antibiotic Mechanism Research: Serves as a critical reference standard and probe for studying bacterial translation inhibition and identifying new drug targets.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used in high-throughput screening assays and as a lead compound scaffold in the discovery of next-generation antimicrobial agents.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed to investigate specific interactions with the bacterial ribosome and elucidate structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Academic Research: A key reagent in microbiology and molecular biology laboratories for fundamental research on protein synthesis and bacterial growth.
• Standards and Controls: Utilized as an analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratories analyzing complex natural products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrocarcin C
CAS No.	75798-02-6
Molecular Formula	C42H51NO14
Molecular Weight	817.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrocarcin C; Antibiotic Tetrocarcin C; Tetronasin C; LL-BM547α; NSC 326322; Antibiotic LL-BM547α; (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6S)-4,5-Dihydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-2-oxanyl]oxy]-4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3-[[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyl-2-oxanyl]oxy]oxane-2-carboxylic acid (3S,6S,9S,12R,15S,18S,21S,24S,27S,30S,33S,36S,39S,42R,45S)-6,9,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36,39,45-dodecahydroxy-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-42-methoxy-4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40-tridecaoxo-1,46-dioxa-4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40-tridecazatetratetracontan-46-yl ester
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Quality Control

Our Tetrocarcin C is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes to support your research integrity and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and potency. Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Consistent with molecular weight
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, Methanol; Slightly soluble in Water

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