Thermo Scientific Chemicals Bacitracin, potency min. 60 Units/mg

Description

Bacitracin, CAS # 1405-87-4, is cyclic polypeptide-based antibiotic which exhibits activity against microbes causing pneumonia, skin, and eye infections.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

• Bacitracin is a mixture of at least nine different cyclic polypeptides, originally isolated from Bacillus bacteria in 1945

• Bacitracins work by binding divalent metal cations and preventing the hydrolysis of lipids into usable cell wall components

Applications

• Bacitracin has been paired with nanoparticles in some laboratory studies to increase its effectivity

• It is suitable for the laboratory study of bacterial resistance, infection, and cross-reactivity

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1405-87-4
• Molecular Formula: C₆₆H₁₀₃N₁₇O₁₆S
• MDL Number: MFCD00062640

• Type: Bacitracin
• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 221.0°C to 225.0°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Loss on Drying: 5.0% max. (1 g, 60°C, 3 Hrs) (P2O5) (not exceeding 0.1 kPa)
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Color: Beige or White
• Concentration: ≥60 I.U./mg (potency, on dried subst.)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Merck Index: 15, 927
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in glacial acetic acid, methanol and, alcohol, practically insoluble in ether, chloroform and, acetone
• Formula Weight: 1422.71
• Percent Purity: 60 I.U./mg min. (potency, on dried subst.)
• Chemical Name or Material: Bacitracin

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: Wear eye protection/face protection. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	215-786-2
RTECSNumber	CP0175000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only