Bacitracin (Bacillus licheniformis) USP 65+ IU/mg

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SKU:: 235425
Molecular Weight:: 1422.71
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 1405-87-4
Extra Details:: Bacitracin is a peptide antibiotic effective against gram-postive bacteria. Bacitracin is an inhibitor of peptidoglycan synthesis. Bacitracin disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting dephosphorylation of lipid pyrophosphate. Bacitracin also strongly inhibits proline endopeptidase from human muscle. Grade: USP Synonyms: N-[[(4R)-2-[(1S,2S)-1-Amino-2-methylbutyl]-4,5-dihydro-4-thiazolyl]carbonyl]-L-leucyl-D-α-glutamyl-L-isoleucyl-L-lysyl-D-ornithyl-L-isoleucyl-D-phenylalanyl-L-histidyl-D-α-aspartyl-L-asparagine (10→4)-Lactam; Altracin; Ayfivin; Baciguent; Bacillichin; Bacilliquin; Fortracin; Parentracin; Penitracin; Topitracin; Tropitracin; Zutracin CAS No: 1405-87-4 Molecular Formula: C₆₆H₁₀₃N₁₇O₁₆S Molecular Weight: 1422.71 Appearance: White to pale powder Assay (Anhydrous basis): ≥65 IU/mg (Bacitracin) Identification (TLC): Conforms to standard Melting Point: 221-225°C (lit) Bacitracin A Content: ≥40% Active Bacitracin Content: ≥70% Bacitracin F: ≤6% Early Eluting Peptides: ≤20% pH: 5.5 -7.5 Solubility: Colorless, clear solution with frequent agitation Loss on Drying: ≤5% Residue on Ignition: ≤0.5% Microbial Count: ≤100cfu/g Storage and Stability: Store at -20ºC. Stable for 12 months after receipt. Hygroscopic; protetect from moisture.