Ansamycin antibiotic. Antibacterial and antifungal.
CAS Number
86825-88-9
Source
Streptomyces sp.
Formula
C39H44ClNO9
Solubility
DMSO, methanol or acetone
Molecular Weight
~706.2
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Source
Streptomyces sp.
Purity
≥98% (HPLC)
Form
Supplied as a yellow solid.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
References
1. Isolation and structural elucidation of naphthomycins B and C: W. Keller-Schierlein, et al.; J. Antibiot. 36: 484 (1983). 2. Cineromycins, gamma-butyrolactones and ansamycins by analysis of the secondary metabolite pattern created by a single strain of Streptomyces: H.J. Schiewe & A. Zeeck; J. Antibiot. 52: 635 (1999).