Description

Homospectinomycin is a specialized aminocyclitol antibiotic compound with significant biological activity. This product is valued for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for applications in microbiology, biochemistry, and the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of novel antibiotic agents and related pharmacologically active compounds.
• Microbiological Studies: Used as a reference standard in assays to study bacterial protein synthesis inhibition and mechanisms of antibiotic action.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a tool compound to investigate specific biochemical pathways in microbial systems.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity benchmark for quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) in analytical laboratories, ensuring accurate HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR analysis.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental research into aminoglycoside and spectinomycin-class antibiotics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Homospectinomycin
CAS No.	97187-32-1
Molecular Formula	C15H28N2O7
Molecular Weight	348.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Homospectinomycin; 4'-Dehydro-4'-deoxy-4'-epispectinomycin; 4'-Deoxy-4'-epispectinomycin; 4'-Dehydro-4'-deoxyspectinomycin; Antibiotic U-59501; U-59501; Antibiotic U 59501; (1R,2S,3S,4R,6S,7R,8R)-4,6,7-Trihydroxy-2,8-dimethyl-3-(methylamino)-9-oxatricyclo[4.2.1.13,8]undecan-5-one
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Quality Control

Our Homospectinomycin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity determination by HPLC, to ensure it meets high-grade research standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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