Description

Myxovirescin A CAS NO 85279-97-6 is a specialized secondary metabolite and a member of the myxovirescin family of antibiotics, known for its unique biological activity. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a potent inhibitor of bacterial type II signal peptidase, making it a valuable tool in microbiological research and antimicrobial discovery. It serves as a critical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Application

• Antimicrobial Research: Used as a reference compound in studies targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis and the development of novel antibiotics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or building block in the synthesis of new therapeutic agents with antibacterial properties.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a specific probe to study bacterial secretion systems and signal peptidase function in microbiological assays.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental research into microbial physiology and antibiotic mechanisms of action.
• High-Throughput Screening: Acts as a control or active compound in screening libraries to identify new antimicrobial leads.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myxovirescin A
CAS No.	85279-97-6
Molecular Formula	C43H66N4O12
Molecular Weight	830.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Myxovirescin A1; Antibiotic TA; Myxovirescin; TA Antibiotic; Myxovirescin A Antibiotic; 85279-97-6; (3S,6S,9S,12R,15S,18S,21S,24S,27S,30S,33S,36S,39S)-39-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-6,15,18,27,30,33,36-heptaisobutyl-3,9,12,21,24-pentamethyl-1,4,7,10,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37-tridecaoxa-2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35,38-tridecazatetracyclo[38.3.1.119,22.128,31]octatetracontane-40,41,42-trione
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Quality Control

Our Myxovirescin A is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and development applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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