Description

Myxothiazol is a potent, naturally occurring antifungal and antibiotic compound belonging to the β-methoxyacrylate class of mitochondrial respiration inhibitors. This high-purity chemical is critical for research and development in life sciences, serving as a specific and well-characterized tool for studying mitochondrial function and electron transport chain dynamics. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, academic institutions, and agrochemical developers investigating novel therapeutic and biocontrol agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A standard inhibitor for studying Complex III (cytochrome bc1 complex) in the mitochondrial electron transport chain.
• Antifungal Agent Development: Serves as a reference compound and lead structure for developing new agricultural fungicides and pharmaceutical antifungals.
• Cellular Metabolism Studies: Used to induce mitochondrial dysfunction and study cellular bioenergetics, apoptosis, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.
• Pharmacology & Toxicology: Employed in mechanistic studies to understand the role of mitochondrial inhibition in drug action and toxicity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for universities, contract research organizations (CROs), and biotech companies focused on mitochondrial biology and disease.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myxothiazol
CAS No.	76706-55-3
Molecular Formula	C25H33N3O3S2
Molecular Weight	487.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Myxothiazol; Antibiotic G 315; Antibiotic G-315; Antibiotic G315; (E)-Methoxyacrylate antibiotic; 2-[(2E,5E,7E,9E)-11-[(2R,5S,6S)-5,6-Dihydro-5-methyl-6-(2-methylpropyl)-2H-pyran-2-yl]-3,5,7,9-undecatetraen-2-ylidene]-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-5-thiazoleacetic acid δ-lactone
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Quality Control

Our Myxothiazol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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