Virginiamycin S1
SIGMA/V4140 - ≥99% (HPLC)
Synonym: dihydro virginiamycin S1; Antibiotic 899; Staphylomycin S
CAS Number: 23152-29-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C43H49N7O10
Molecular Weight: 823.89
EC Number: 245-462-6
Linear Formula: C43H49N7O10
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-positive bacteria |
| assay | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| biological source | Streptomyces virginiae |
| color | white |
| form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C43H49N7O10/c1-4-29-40 |
| InChI key | FEPMHVLSLDOMQC-IYPFLVAKSA |
| mode of action | protein synthesis | interferes |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CC[C@H]1NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(= |
| storage condition | (Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.) |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Application: | The antibiotic virginiamycin is produced by Streptomyces virginiae and is a member of the virginiamycin family. Each member is produced as a mixture of two structurally different compounds that exhibit synergistic antibacterial activity. There are two groups: virginiamycin M1 (VM1) and virginiamycin S (VS). VS is a cyclic hexadepsipeptide. VS and VM1 are both used to inhibit protein synthesis since they are bacteriostatic. When used in combination they are more effective. Virginiamycin is used as a performance promoter in animal husbandry. It is chemically modified to make therapeutic drugs such as quinupristin and dalfopristin. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cyclic polypeptide antibiotic from Streptomyces sp. Acts as a synergist binding to the conformational change in the peptidyl transferase center fo the 50S ribosome. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Virginiamycin S inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the level of aminoacyl-tRNA binding and peptide bond formation. It inactivates the 50S ribosome. VS is a cyclic hexadepsipeptide containing a nonproteinogenic amino acid, Lphenylglycine (L-pheGly), in its core structure. The visG gene is required for VS biosynthesis. Nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) may be involved in VS biosynthesis. Virginiamycin S is active against Gram-positive bacteria. |
| General description: | Chemical structure: macrolide |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Packaging: | 5 mg in serum bottle |
| Preparation Note: | Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Limited water solubility. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 51283805 |

