Description

Epithienamycin E is a potent β-lactam antibiotic belonging to the carbapenem class, known for its broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. Its significance lies in its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for studying antibiotic mechanisms and resistance. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors focused on novel anti-infective therapies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical research as a reference standard for analytical method development and validation.
• Critical intermediate in the synthesis of novel carbapenem antibiotic derivatives.
• Biochemical studies investigating the mechanism of action of β-lactam antibiotics against resistant bacterial strains.
• Use in microbiology for potency testing and antimicrobial assay development.
• Quality control and stability testing within active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Epithienamycin E
CAS No.	79057-46-8
Molecular Formula	C12H16N2O6S
Molecular Weight	316.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Epithienamycin E; (5R,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-Hydroxyethyl]-3-[(2-{[(2S,3S)-1-methyl-2-{(methylsulfonyl)amino}-3-oxopentyl]thio}ethyl)thio]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid; Antibiotic C 19393 E2; 6-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-3-[[2-[[1-methyl-2-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]-3-oxopentyl]thio]ethyl]thio]-7-oxo-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Epithienamycin E is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under inert atmosphere or desiccated conditions upon opening to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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