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Mithramycin A

SKU 50053396 CAS 18378-89-7 C52H76O24 MW 1085.15 Available on enquiry

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Mithramycin A is an antitumor antibiotic derived from Streptomyces argillaceus, used in research for its ability to inhibit DNA-dependent RNA synthesis. It is a potent transcriptional inhibitor with applications in cancer research and molecular biology. Available with CAS number 18378-89-7, molecular formula C52H76O24, and molecular weight 1085.15 g/mol. Stored at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Mithramycin A from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 50053396
CAS Number: 18378-89-7
IUPAC Name: (2S,3S)-2-[(2S,4R,5R,6R)-4-[(2S,4R,5S,6R)-4-[(2S,4S,5R,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3-[(1S,3S,4R)-3,4-dihydroxy-1-methoxy-2-oxopentyl]-6-[(2S,4R,5R,6R)-4-[(2S,4R,5S,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-8,9-dihydroxy-7-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-anthracen-1-one
Molecular Formula: C52H76O24
Molecular Weight: 1085.15
Exact Mass: 1084.4727
SMILES: C[C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H](C[C@@H](O1)O[C@@H]2C[C@@H](O[C@@H]([C@H]2O)C)OC3=CC4=CC5=C(C(=O)[C@H]([C@@H](C5)[C@@H](C(=O)[C@H]([C@@H](C)O)O)OC)O[C@H]6C[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O6)C)O)O[C@H]7C[C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O7)C)O)O[C@H]8C[C@]([C@@H]([C@H](O8)C)O)(C)O)C(=C4C(=C3C)O)O)O)O
InChIKey: CFCUWKMKBJTWLW-BKHRDMLASA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C52H76O24/c1-18-29(72-34-14-30(43(58)21(4)68-34)73-33-13-28(54)42(57)20(3)67-33)12-26-10-25-11-27(49(66-9)48(63)41(56)19(2)53)50(47(62)39(25)46(61)38(26)40(18)55)76-36-16-31(44(59)23(6)70-36)74-35-15-32(45(60)22(5)69-35)75-37-17-52(8,65)51(64)24(7)71-37/h10,12,19-24,27-28,30-37,41-45,49-51,53-61,64-65H,11,13-17H2,1-9H3/t19-,20-,21-,22-,23-,24-,27+,28-,30-,31-,32-,33+,34+,35+,36+,37+,41+,42-,43-,44-,45+,49+,50+,51-,52+/m1/s1
PubChem CID: 163659

Synonyms

Aurelic acid
Aureolic acid
Mithracin
MITHRAMYCIN
Mithramycine
Mithramycinum
Mitramycin
plicamycin
Plicamycine
Plicamycinum

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Yellow, crystalline powder showing birefringence
Odour: Odorless
Melting Point: 181.5 °C
log P (octanol/water): -0.25

Source: PubChem CID 163659 (HSDB, DrugBank)

Frequently asked questions

What is Mithramycin A used for?

Mithramycin A is primarily used in research for its antitumor and antibiotic properties, particularly in studies involving DNA-binding and gene expression inhibition.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Mithramycin A?

The chemical formula of Mithramycin A is C52H76O24, and its molecular weight is 1085.15 g/mol.

How should Mithramycin A be stored?

Mithramycin A should be stored at 2 to 8 °C, protected from light and moisture, to maintain stability.

What grade of Mithramycin A is available?

Mithramycin A is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory use and scientific investigations.

Can Molekula supply Mithramycin A in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Mithramycin A in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with a Mithramycin A order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.