Member of the tuberactinomycin family of antibiotics. Inhibits group I intron splicing and prokaryotic protein synthesis. Freezes bacterial ribosomes in either the pre- or post-translational state.
Facilitates trans-cleavage of the Neurospora VS ribozyme.

Synonyms:
(S)-3,6-Diamino-N-((3S,9S,12S,15S,Z)3((2R,4S)-6-amino-4-hydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridin-2-yl)-9,12-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,5,8,11,14-pentaoxo-6-(ureidomethylene)-1,4,7,10,13-pentaazacyclohexadecan-15-yl)hexanamide disulfate

CAS Number:
32988-50-4

Molecular Formula:
C25H43N13O10.4½H2O

Molecular Weight:
962.92

Appearance:
Supplied as an off-white solid.

Analysis by Mass Spectrum:
Conforms to standard

Analysis by H-NMR:
Conforms to structure

Solubility:
Water to 75mM

Storage and Stability:
Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.