CAS 6988-58-5

Olivomycin

Description:

Olivomycin is an antibiotic compound that belongs to the class of anthracyclines, which are known for their antitumor properties. It is produced by the fermentation of certain strains of Streptomyces bacteria. The chemical structure of olivomycin features a complex polycyclic system, which is characteristic of many anthracycline antibiotics, contributing to its biological activity. It exhibits a broad spectrum of activity against various types of cancer cells, primarily by intercalating into DNA, thereby disrupting the replication and transcription processes. Additionally, olivomycin has shown potential in inhibiting RNA synthesis and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells. Its mechanism of action and efficacy make it a subject of interest in cancer research, although its clinical use may be limited due to potential side effects and toxicity. As with many antibiotics, resistance can develop, necessitating ongoing studies to understand its pharmacodynamics and optimize its therapeutic applications. Overall, olivomycin represents a significant compound in the field of medicinal chemistry and oncology.

Formula: C₅₈H₈₄O₂₆

InChI: InChI=1/C58H84O26/c1-22(2)57(69)84-56-28(8)77-43(21-58(56,10)70)81-37-18-41(73-24(4)48(37)65)80-36-19-42(74-25(5)47(36)64)83-55-33(54(72-12)51(68)46(63)23(3)59)15-31-13-30-14-32(16-34(61)44(30)49(66)45(31)50(55)67)79-40-20-38(53(27(7)76-40)78-29(9)60)82-39-17-35(62)52(71-11)26(6)75-39/h13-14,16,22-28,33,35-43,46-48,52-56,59,61-66,70H,15,17-21H2,1-12H3/t23-,24-,25-,26-,27-,28+,33+,35-,36-,37-,38-,39-,40+,41+,42+,43+,46+,47-,48-,52+,53+,54+,55+,56+,58+/m1/s1

Synonyms:

• 3'''-O-[3-C-Methyl-4-O-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-2,6-dideoxy-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl]olivomycin D
• olivomycin A
• Olivomycin
• D-threo-2-Pentulose, 1-C-[(2S,3S)-7-[[4-O-acetyl-2,6-dideoxy-3-O-(2,6-dideoxy-4-O-methyl-α-D-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)-β-D-lyxo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-3-[[O-2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-4-O-(2-methyl-1-oxopropyl)-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl-(1→3)-O-2,6-dideoxy-β-D-arabino-hexopyranosyl-(1→3)-2,6-dideoxy-β-D-arabino-h...
• (1S)-1-C-[(2S,3S)-7-{[4-O-acetyl-2,6-dideoxy-3-O-(2,6-dideoxy-4-O-methyl-alpha-D-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)-beta-D-lyxo-hexopyranosyl]oxy}-3-{[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-4-O-(2-methylpropanoyl)-alpha-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl-(1->3)-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-arabino-hexopyranosyl-(1->3)-2,6-dideoxy-beta-D-arabino-hexopyranosyl]oxy}-5,10-dihydroxy-4-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroanthracen-2-yl]-5-deoxy-1-O-methyl-D-xylulose

Olivomycin A

CAS: 6988-58-5

Olivomycin A exhibits strong activity against Gram-positive bacteria, but its efficacy is weaker against Gram-negative bacteria.

Formula: C₅₈H₈₄O₂₆

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 1197.27

Ref: TM-TN10146