Description

Bulgecin CAS NO 83930-18-1 is a specialized chemical compound belonging to the class of bulgecin antibiotics, known for its unique mechanism of action as a β-lactamase inhibitor. This product is of significant interest for research and development in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, particularly in the study of bacterial resistance mechanisms. It serves as a critical tool compound for microbiologists and medicinal chemists working on novel antibacterial agents and combination therapies.

Application

• Antibacterial Research: Used as a research tool to study the inhibition of bacterial lytic transglycosylases and its synergistic effects with β-lactam antibiotics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the development of new antibiotic formulations and combination drugs.
• Microbiological Studies: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories to investigate bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and resistance pathways.
• Biochemical Assays: Utilized as a specific inhibitor in enzymatic assays to elucidate the function of target proteins involved in peptidoglycan metabolism.
• High-Throughput Screening: Acts as a control or probe compound in screening libraries for discovering new antibacterial agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bulgecin
CAS No.	83930-18-1
Molecular Formula	C14H26N4O8S
Molecular Weight	410.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Bulgecin A; (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-4,5-Dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2-sulfoethyl)amino]oxan-2-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol; Antibiotic bulgecin A; Lytic transglycosylase inhibitor.
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Quality Control

Our Bulgecin is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 1.0 EU/mg (if applicable)

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