11702
Sigma
Bacitracin
from Bacillus licheniformis, BioChemika, ≥60000 U/g (Potency)
| CAS Number: | 1405-87-4 |
| Linear Formula: | C66H103N17O16S |
| Molecular Weight: | 1422.69 |
| EC Number: | 215-786-2 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00062640 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24847312 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Peptide antibiotic. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-positive bacteria. Mode of Action: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting dephosphorylation of lipid pyrophosphate. |
| Other Notes | Peptide antibiotic. Inhibitor of peptidoglycan synthesis1; Characterization of the bacterial metalloendopeptidase pitrilysin2; Strongly inhibits proline endopeptidase from human muscle3; Review4. |
Properties
| biological source | from Bacillus licheniformis |
| product line | BioChemika |
| total impurities | ≤5% water |
| solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, deep yellow |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Safety
| Safety Statements | 22-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | CP0175000 |
