Virustomycin A, which is a 18-memberemd macrolide, was isolated from Streptomyces sp. AM-2604¹⁾ and Trichomonas foetus ²⁾ . Virustomycin A is active against trichomonads and various RNA and DNA viruses, and weakly active against some fungi. In addition, Virustomycin A has antitrypanosomal activities³⁾ .

Origin: Streptomyces sp. AM-2604

CAS Registry Number: 84777-85-5

CA Index Name: 23-O-De(4-O-aminocarbonyl-2,6- dideoxy-β-D-arabinohexopyranosyl)-23-O-[4-[(2-hydroxy5-oxo-1-cyclopenten-1-yl)amino]-1,4- dioxo-2-butenyl]concanamycin A

Appearance: yellow solid

Molecular Formula/ Weight: C₄₈H₇₁NO₁₄=886.10

Melting Point: 196-199℃

Purity: 97>% by HPLC

Solubility: Sol. MeOH, EtOH, Chloroform, Acetone Inso. water, Hexane

Handling and Storage: Store at -20℃.