CAS No. 808-26-4

Batch: Purity:99.55
Sancycline Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 808-26-4
Molecular Formula

C21H22N2O7

Molecular Weight (MW) 414.41
SMILES CN(C)C1C2CC3CC4=C(C(=CC=C4)O)C(=C3C(=O)C2(C(=C(C1=O)C(=O)N)O)O)O

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Sancycline is a semi-synthetic tetracycline antibiotic that targets the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit. By reversibly binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, Sancycline prevents the association of aminoacyl-tRNA with the ribosomal A site, thereby inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and translation elongation. Consequently, this disrupts bacterial cell growth and exerts broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 83 mg/mL (200.28 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.