11089-65-9 | TUNICAMYCIN FROM STREPTOMYCES SP.

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1mg	95%	in stock	$42.00	$29.00
5mg	95%	in stock	$111.00	$78.00
10mg	95%	in stock	$197.00	$138.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AI67745
• Chemical Name: TUNICAMYCIN FROM STREPTOMYCES SP.
• CAS Number: 11089-65-9
• Molecular Formula: C30H46N4O16
• Molecular Weight: 718.7034
• MDL Number: MFCD00065709
• SMILES: OCC1O[C@H](OC2O[C@@H](CC([C@H]3O[C@H](C([C@H]3O)O)n3ccc(=O)[nH]c3=O)O)C([C@H]([C@@H]2NC(=O)/C=C/CC(C)C)O)O)C([C@H]([C@@H]1O)O)NC(=O)C

Upstream Synthesis Route

Tunicamycin is a natural product derived from the bacterium Streptomyces chartreusensis that has found valuable applications in chemical synthesis. Specifically, Tunicamycin is utilized as an inhibitor of protein glycosylation, making it a potent tool in the field of chemical biology. By blocking the enzymatic process of glycosylation, Tunicamycin helps researchers dissect the role of this critical post-translational modification in various biological processes.In chemical synthesis, Tunicamycin's ability to specifically target and inhibit certain glycosylation enzymes has been leveraged to develop novel methodologies for the selective modification of proteins. This can be particularly useful in the design and production of bioconjugates, where precise control over glycosylation patterns is essential.Moreover, Tunicamycin's unique mechanism of action has inspired the creation of synthetic derivatives with enhanced properties, further expanding its utility in chemical synthesis. By incorporating Tunicamycin-based tools into their workflows, researchers can achieve site-specific manipulation of glycosylation, paving the way for the development of advanced bioconjugates and functional biomaterials.