Description

Chrysomycin A CAS NO 82196-88-1 is a potent anthraquinone-derived antibiotic compound belonging to the chrysomycin family. It serves as a critical research-grade biochemical for investigating novel antibacterial mechanisms and developing new therapeutic agents. This high-purity compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on antimicrobial discovery and molecular biology studies.

Application

• Antibacterial Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies targeting Gram-positive bacteria and mycobacteria.
• Mechanism of Action Studies: Employed to investigate its unique mode of action, primarily involving DNA intercalation and inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound or pharmacophore model in the discovery and synthesis of new antibiotic candidates.
• Biochemical Assays: Utilized in in vitro assays to evaluate antimicrobial potency and screen for bacterial resistance.
• Academic Research: Applied in university and institutional labs for fundamental research in microbiology, medicinal chemistry, and chemical biology.
• Quality Control: Acts as an analytical reference standard for the identification and quantification of chrysomycin compounds in complex matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chrysomycin A
CAS No.	82196-88-1
Molecular Formula	C30H24O10
Molecular Weight	544.5 g/mol
Synonyms	Chrysomycin A; Antibiotic U-57930; NSC-329514; 5,12-Dihydroxy-4a,10a-dihydro-4H,8H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyrano[3,2-h]chromene-7,11-dione; (4aS,10aS)-5,12-Dihydroxy-4a,10a-dihydro-4H,8H-naphtho[2,3-b]pyrano[3,2-h]chromene-7,11-dione; U-57930; Antibiotic U 57930
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Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. For short-term use, the material may be stored at 2-8°C. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent degradation. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Spectrum matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Biological Activity	Confirmed by antimicrobial assay

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