Bacitracin zinc salt
SIAL/B8800 - from Bacillus licheniformis, meets USP testing specifications
Synonym: Zinc bacitracin
CAS Number: 1405-89-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C66H101N17O16SZn
Molecular Weight: 1486.07
EC Number: 215-787-8
MDL Number: MFCD00130598
Linear Formula: C66H101N17O16SZn
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets USP testing specifications |
USP/NF | |
antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-positive bacteria |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
biological source | Bacillus licheniformis |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C66H103N17O16S.Zn/c1-9 |
InChI key | NKULICGUDKGGRL-FCHFGNCGSA |
mode of action | cell wall synthesis | interferes |
mp | 250 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | [Zn++].CCC(C)C(N)C1=NCC(S |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Bacitracin is used to study the disruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis at the level of peptidoglycan biosynthesis and isoprenyl metabolism. Used to study the biosynthesis of sterols and squalene. |
General description: | Chemical structure: peptide |
Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place. |
Packaging: | 50000, 1250000 units in glass bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 250 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 51101500 |