Bacitracin, Thermo Scientific™

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

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J62432.06

Product Code. 15404819

Description

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

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

• CAS: 1405-87-4
• Quantity: 5g
• MDL Number: MFCD00062640
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Chemical Name or Material: Bacitracin

• Color: White
• Molecular Formula: C₆₆H₁₀₃N₁₇O₁₆S
• Merck Index: 14,934
• Formula Weight: 1421.6

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Bacitracin

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Bacitracin