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Bacitracin Powder (ASA-2033) | CAS 1405-87-4 | Research Grade
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AuSaMicS Life Science • Polypeptide Reagents
Bacitracin Powder
Polypeptide Antibiotic (Research Grade)
A premium **research-grade** polypeptide complex derived from Bacillus subtilis. This potent inhibitor of cell wall synthesis is essential for the preparation of selective media and biochemical susceptibility assays.
ASA-2033
CAS: 1405-87-4
✓ Potency: ≥65,000 U/g
🔬 High Purity
Source: B. subtilis Storage: 2-8°C Solubility: Water / Ethanol
Analysis Profile
Gram-Positive Target - Selective inhibition
Standardized Potency - Reliable assay results
Research Validated - Media supplement grade
Fine Mesh - Rapid dissolution for stock preparation
Laboratory Use Only
Validated Selective Agent
🧪 Technical Specifications
📋 Specification Sheet
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | $C_{66}H_{103}N_{17}O_{16}S$ |
| Molecular Weight | 1422.69 g/mol |
| Potency (As Is) | ≥ 65 IU/mg |
| Appearance | White to buff crystalline powder |
| Solubility | 50 mg/mL in H2O |
Standard Applications
Taxos A Diagnostic Use
Used as the active agent in Bacitracin Susceptibility Disks for the presumptive identification of Group A Streptococci.
Selective Culture Media
Inhibits Gram-positive contaminants in media specialized for the recovery of Haemophilus influenzae.
📋 Quick Reference
| Cat No. | ASA-2033 |
| CAS No. | 1405-87-4 |
| Potency | ≥ 65,000 U/g |
| Storage | 2-8°C / Dry |
⚖️ Handling & Stability
- • Keep tightly sealed at 2-8°C. Material is hygroscopic.
- • Solutions are unstable in aqueous environments; prepare stock immediately before use.
- • Do not autoclave; add to cooled media via filter sterilization.