CAS 81645-09-2

Lavendamycin

Description:

Lavendamycin is a natural product and a member of the class of compounds known as anthracyclines, which are primarily recognized for their use in cancer therapy. It is derived from the bacterium *Micromonospora* and exhibits notable antibacterial and antitumor properties. The chemical structure of Lavendamycin features a complex polycyclic framework, which is characteristic of many anthracyclines, contributing to its biological activity. It operates by intercalating into DNA, disrupting the replication process, and ultimately leading to cell death. Lavendamycin has shown efficacy against various types of cancer cells and has been studied for its potential in treating resistant strains of bacteria. Its pharmacological profile includes a range of side effects typical of anthracycline antibiotics, such as cardiotoxicity and myelosuppression. As research continues, Lavendamycin's unique properties may lead to further applications in both oncology and infectious disease treatment, highlighting its significance in medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₂₂H₁₄N₄O₄

InChI: InChI=1/C22H14N4O4/c1-9-16-10-4-2-3-5-13(10)24-20(16)19(26-17(9)22(29)30)14-7-6-11-15(27)8-12(23)21(28)18(11)25-14/h2-8,24H,23H2,1H3,(H,29,30)

InChI key: InChIKey=IGQJRDIREIWBQP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CC1=C2C(=C(N=C1C(O)=O)C=3N=C4C(=CC3)C(=O)C=C(N)C4=O)NC=5C2=CC=CC5

Synonyms:

• NSC 322370
• Lavendamycin
• 1-(7-Amino-5,8-dihydro-5,8-dioxo-2-quinolinyl)-4-methyl-9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indole-3-carboxylic acid
• 9H-Pyrido[3,4-b]indole-3-carboxylic acid, 1-(7-amino-5,8-dihydro-5,8-dioxo-2-quinolinyl)-4-methyl-
• NSC322370

Lavendamycin

CAS: 81645-09-2

Lavendamycin, from Streptomyces lavendulae, is an antibiotic with anti-cancer properties.

Formula: C₂₂H₁₄N₄O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 398.37

Ref: TM-T25642