CAS 15319-50-3

ferrimycin A1

Description:

Ferrimycin A1 is a naturally occurring antibiotic compound that belongs to the class of siderophores, which are molecules that bind and transport iron in microbial systems. It is produced by certain strains of bacteria, particularly those in the genus *Streptomyces*. The structure of ferrimycin A1 features a complex cyclic structure that includes hydroxamate groups, which are responsible for its high affinity for iron ions. This characteristic allows ferrimycin A1 to effectively sequester iron from the environment, making it a crucial factor for bacterial growth and survival in iron-limited conditions. The compound exhibits antimicrobial activity, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria, and has been studied for its potential applications in medicine and agriculture. Additionally, ferrimycin A1's ability to chelate iron may also play a role in its mechanism of action, as iron is essential for many biological processes. Overall, ferrimycin A1 represents an important example of the interplay between microbial metabolism and iron acquisition strategies.

Formula: C₄₁H₆₅FeN₁₀O₁₄

InChI: InChI=1/C41H65N10O14.Fe/c1-27(53)49(62)20-10-4-7-17-44-31(55)13-15-33(57)50(63)21-11-5-8-18-45-32(56)14-16-34(58)51(64)22-12-6-9-19-46-38(59)28-23-29(25-30(54)24-28)47-40(2)41(61,26-52)36(42)35(37(43)65-3)39(60)48-40;/h23-25,35-36,43,47,52,54,61H,4-22,26,42H2,1-3H3,(H,44,55)(H,45,56)(H,46,59)(H,48,60);/q-3;+3/b43-37-;

Synonyms:

• Ferrimycin A1
• iron(3+)ato (acetyl{29-[3-({4-amino-3-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-[(Z)-imino(methoxy)methyl]-2-methyl-6-oxopiperidin-2-yl}amino)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-11,22-dioxido-7,10,18,21,29-pentaoxo-6,11,17,22,28-pentaazanonacos-1-yl}amino)oxidanido
• ferrimycin A1

Ferrimycin A1

CAS: 15319-50-3

Ferrimycin A1 is an iron-containing peptide antibiotic, and it acts as a competitive antagonist and acyl derivative of the microbial growth factor Ferribactin B.

Formula: C₄₁H₆₅FeN₁₀O₁₄

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 977.858

Ref: TM-TN10294