Bacitracin
SIGMA/B0125 - 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 |
| 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 cross-linking and isoprenyl metabolism. |
| 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. |
| 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 |

