Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
66584-72-3
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
Ansamitocin is a potent antibiotic produced by Achromobacter species, primarily utilized as a scaffold for semisynthetic antineoplastic agents. The core biosynthesis involves polyketide pathways yielding compounds like Ansamitocin P-3. Its molecular formula is C29H41NO7 with CAS No. 56809-54-8.
Strictly restricted to laboratory research use; not approved for clinical therapy. Requires storage at -20°C under inert atmosphere. Handling demands full PPE due to extreme cytotoxicity and potential mutagenicity.