Kitasamycin (Leucomycin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It has antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of pathogens.

Product information

CAS Number: 1392-21-8

Molecular Weight: 701.84

Formula: C35H59NO13

Synonym:

Kitasamycin

Chemical Name: 2-[6-({5-[(4,5-dihydroxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl)oxy]-4-(dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl}oxy)-4,10-dihydroxy-5-methoxy-9,16-dimethyl-2-oxo-1-oxacyclohexadeca-11,13-dien-7-yl]acetaldehyde

Smiles: COC1C(OC2OC(C)C(OC3CC(C)(O)C(O)C(C)O3)C(C2O)N(C)C)C(CC=O)CC(C)C(O)C=CC=CCC(C)OC(=O)CC1O

InChiKey: XYJOGTQLTFNMQG-ZRQQEUPBSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C35H59NO13/c1-19-16-23(14-15-37)31(32(44-8)25(39)17-26(40)45-20(2)12-10-9-11-13-24(19)38)49-34-29(41)28(36(6)7)30(21(3)47-34)48-27-18-35(5,43)33(42)22(4)46-27/h9-11,13,15,19-25,27-34,38-39,41-43H,12,14,16-18H2,1-8H3/b10-9-,13-11-

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: Solubility (25°C). 100 mg/mL(127.23 mM). Insoluble.

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

References:

1. PACHTMAN EA, et al. Leucomycin; a new antibiotic. Am J Pharm Sci Support Public Health. 1958 Oct;130(10):342-4.
2. Vezina C, et al. Biosynthesis of kitasamycin (leucomycin) by leucine analog-resistant mutants of Streptomyces kitasatoensis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1979 May;15(5):738-46.
3. La T, et al. Testing the efficacy of kitasamycin for use in the control and treatment of swine dysentery in experimentally infected pigs. Aust Vet J. 2019 Sep 17.

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