Bacitracin zinc salt
SIGMA/B5150 - from Bacillus licheniformis, ~70,000 U/g
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
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-positive bacteria |
| 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 |
| specific activity | ~70,000 U/g |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Bacitracin zinc salt is a peptide antibiotic used to study dysruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis at the level of peptidoglycan biosynthesis and isoprenyl metabolism. It is used to study the biosynthesis of sterols and squalene. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Bacitracin is a protease inhibitor. 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 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ~70,000 U/g |
| mp | 250 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 51282002 |

