Description

Hitachimycin is a specialized antibiotic compound with significant research and development applications. Its unique structure makes it a valuable tool for studying microbial interactions and developing novel therapeutic agents. This product is essential for pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions focused on antimicrobial discovery and mechanism of action studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of new antibiotic formulations.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in laboratory settings to study bacterial growth inhibition, resistance mechanisms, and spectrum of activity against various microbial strains.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Employed as a critical component in high-throughput screening assays to identify and characterize new antimicrobial compounds.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental research on antibiotic biosynthesis, mode of action, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Veterinary Medicine Development: Investigated for potential applications in animal health products targeting bacterial infections.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hitachimycin
CAS No.	77642-19-4
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Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Hitachimycin A; Antibiotic 77642-19-4; NSC 77642; U-77642; 19,20-Epoxy-4,7,10,13,16-pentaoxa-21-azabicyclo[15.2.1]icosa-1(20),17,18-trien-22-one (related structural descriptor); Hitamycin (common alias); 77642-19-4 (CAS registry identifier)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hitachimycin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for research applications. All materials are accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and research needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 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. Long-term storage under inert atmosphere is recommended for optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0% Any single unknown impurity ≤ 1.0%

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