Description

Mensacarcin is a potent, naturally occurring polyketide antibiotic and antitumor agent. Its unique chemical structure and mechanism of action make it a compound of significant interest for advanced research and development. This product is primarily utilized by researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly those focused on oncology, microbiology, and novel drug discovery programs.

Application

• Anticancer Research: Investigated for its potent cytotoxic activity against various cancer cell lines, serving as a lead compound for novel chemotherapeutic agents.
• Antibiotic Studies: Used in microbiological research to study its mechanism of action against Gram-positive bacteria and other pathogens.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a molecular probe to study cellular processes, apoptosis, and signal transduction pathways.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Serves as a high-value reference standard and building block in medicinal chemistry for synthesizing analogs with improved properties.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in natural product chemistry and pharmacology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mensacarcin
CAS No.	808750-39-2
Molecular Formula	C23H28O8
Molecular Weight	432.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Mensacarcin; Antibiotic Mensacarcin; 2H-Naphtho[2,3-b]pyran-2-one, 7-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-[(1E)-3-oxo-1-buten-1-yl]oxy-2-tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl]oxy]-3,4,5,8,9,10-hexahydro-9,10-dihydroxy-1,6,8-trimethyl-; (1E,4aS,9R,10aR)-9,10-Dihydroxy-1,6,8-trimethyl-7-(((2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)-1,4a,5,6,9,10a-hexahydro-2H-benzo[g]isochromene-2,11(3H,8H)-dione
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Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider keeping the product at -20°C under an inert atmosphere. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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