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

Product Code. 10523201

Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 226100050

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: 5 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

Product Identifier

• Bacitracin

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statement

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only