Description

Cairomycin A is a specialized antibiotic compound belonging to the anthracycline class, known for its potent biological activity. This product is valued for its role as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences sector focusing on oncology and antimicrobial drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and building block in the synthesis and study of novel anthracycline-based therapeutics.
• Oncology Drug Discovery: Used as a pharmacological tool to investigate mechanisms of action and develop new anti-cancer agents.
• Antimicrobial Studies: Employed in microbiological research to study its activity against various bacterial strains and to develop new antibiotic candidates.
• Biochemical Assays: Functions as a precise standard in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and other analytical methods for quality control and quantification.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for chemical biology studies and structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cairomycin A
CAS No.	78859-46-8
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Synonyms	Cairomycin A; Antibiotic U-58,431; U-58431; 7-O-Methylcinerubin A; 10-[(3-Amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-7-methoxy-1,6,8-trihydroxy-4-demethoxy-3-methyl-9,10-dihydroanthracen-9-one
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Quality Control

Our Cairomycin A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research-grade chemicals, ensuring reliable performance for your critical applications.

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 stability, consider storage at -20°C. Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to reddish-brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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