Bacitracin zinc
USP/1048007 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Bacitracin zinc salt; Zinc bacitracin
CAS Number: 1405-89-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C66H101N17O16SZn
Molecular Weight: 1486.07
MDL Number: MFCD00130598
Linear Formula: C66H101N17O16SZn
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | bacitracin |
| application(s) | USP Biologics pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| form | powder |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C66H103N17O16S.Zn/c1-9 |
| InChI key | NKULICGUDKGGRL-FCHFGNCGSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 250 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| SMILES string | [Zn++].CCC(C)C(N)C1=NCC(S |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| General description: | Bacitracin zinc is a mixture of cyclic polypeptides with antibacterial activity, produced by Bacillus subtilis. It interferes with cell wall synthesis by inhibiting the dephosphorylation of lipid carriers in peptidoglycan assembly. The zinc salt form improves stability and activity in topical applications. The USP standard facilitates microbiological and chemical analysis of bacitracin preparations. The USP biologics antibiotics category includes a wide range of antimicrobial agents that are essential in treating bacterial infections. These antibiotics are derived from various natural sources or synthesized to combat specific pathogens effectively. The USP provides comprehensive standards, reference materials, and analytical procedures to ensure the identity, quality, purity, and consistency of antibiotic therapeutics throughout their lifecycle. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics. |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Other Notes: | This product is part of the USP Biologics program. |
| Other Notes: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| 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.) |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

