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

Catalog No. AC226100250
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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

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Chemical Identifiers

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

Specifications

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
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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.

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EINECSNumber 215-786-2
RTECSNumber CP0175000
TSCA TSCA
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