Bacitracin
SIGMA/11702 - from Bacillus licheniformis, ≥65 IU/mg
Synonym: Altracin; Bacitracin A
CAS Number: 1405-87-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C66H103N17O16S
Molecular Weight: 1422.69
EC Number: 215-786-2
MDL Number: MFCD00062640
Linear Formula: C66H103N17O16S
Product Type: Chemical
antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-positive bacteria |
biological source | Bacillus licheniformis |
color | white to pale buff |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C66H103N17O16S/c1-9-35 |
InChI key | CLKOFPXJLQSYAH-RNHDWVCBSA |
mode of action | cell wall synthesis | interferes |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | [H]N1[C@@H](Cc2cnc[nH]2)C |
specific activity | ≥65 IU/mg |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Bacitracin is used to study disruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis at the level of peptidoglycan biosynthesis and isoprenyl metabolism. It is also used to study the biosynthesis of sterols and squalene. Bacitracin has been used: • as a protease inhibitor • as a control antibiotic • for the calibration in size exclusion chromatography |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Bacitracin has been shown to decrease vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium population in intestine. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Bacitracin is a peptide antibiotic. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-positive bacteria. Mode of Action: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting dephosphorylation of lipid pyrophosphate. |
General description: | Chemical structure: peptide |
Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Moisture sensitive. Keep in a dry place. |
Packaging: | 5G, 25 G |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
activity | specific activity: ≥65 IU/mg |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 51282002 |