Description

Discodermin A is a potent cyclic peptide natural product originally isolated from the marine sponge *Discodermia kiiensis*. This compound is of significant interest in advanced life science research due to its unique structure and potent biological activity. It serves as a critical reference standard and a promising lead compound for pharmaceutical discovery and development. Key target users include research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and biotechnology companies focused on oncology, immunology, and novel therapeutic agent development.

Application

• Biomedical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical reference standard in LC-MS, HPLC, and NMR for method development and validation.
• Pharmacological Studies: Employed in *in vitro* and *in vivo* studies to investigate its mechanism of action, particularly its immunosuppressive and cytotoxic properties.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Serves as a lead compound for the synthesis of analogs and the development of new therapeutic agents targeting specific cellular pathways.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental research on marine natural products, peptide chemistry, and bioactivity.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Acts as a key component in establishing cell-based or biochemical assays to screen for similar biological activities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Discodermin A
CAS No.	94552-47-3
Molecular Formula	C57H92N14O16
Molecular Weight	1181.4 g/mol
Synonyms	Discodermin A; Cyclo[L-Val-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Ala-L-Thr(Me)-L-Leu-L-Val-L-Pro-L-Leu-L-Leu-L-Ala-L-Thr(Me)-L-Leu]; UNII-9F8W6G4R4M; 9F8W6G4R4M; Discodermin
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Quality Control

Our Discodermin A is produced and handled 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 purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials to support reliable and reproducible scientific outcomes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dedicated freezer. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Mass spectrum conforms to molecular ion pattern
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.