Description

Virustomycin A is a specialized antibiotic compound with significant research and development potential. Its primary value lies in its unique mechanism of action, making it a compound of high interest for studying novel antimicrobial pathways and resistance. This product is essential for pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions focused on developing new therapeutic agents against resistant bacterial strains.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the discovery of new antibiotic classes.
• Microbiological Studies: Used in in-vitro assays to investigate antibacterial activity, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC), and mechanisms of bacterial resistance.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a tool compound to study specific enzyme inhibition and cellular processes in pathogenic bacteria.
• Veterinary Medicine Development: Explored for potential applications in developing treatments for bacterial infections in animals.
• Academic Research: A critical material for university and institutional labs conducting fundamental research on antibiotic synthesis and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	Virustomycin A
CAS No.	84777-85-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Virustomycin A; Antibiotic Virustomycin A; 84777-85-5; Virustomycin; (2R,3S,4S,5S,6R)-2-[[(2S,3S,4S,5R,6S)-6-[[(2S,3S,4R,5R,6S)-4,5-Dihydroxy-6-methyl-3-(methylamino)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol (IUPAC); Streptomyces-derived antibiotic A
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Quality Control

Our Virustomycin A is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research purposes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, related substances, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and potency. For long-term storage, consider conditions under an 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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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