Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C66H75Cl2N9O24 · HCl
Molecular Weight 1485.71
Beilstein Registry Number 3704657
PubChem Substance ID 24278773
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Properties:
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Analytical/Chromatography,
Antibacterial,
Antibiotics,
Antibiotics A to Z,
Antibiotics T-Z,
Biochemicals and Reagents,
Chemical Structure Class,
Core Bioreagents,
Glycopeptides,
Interferes with Cell Wall Synthesis,
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Mechanism of Action,
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Pharmacopoeial Antibiotics,
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Spectrum of Activity
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biological source
from Streptomyces orientalis
form
solid
potency
≥900 μg per mg (as vancomycin base)
solubility
H2O: soluble 50 g/L
cation traces
heavy metals: ≤30 ppm
suitability
meets USP testing specifications
Mode of action
cell wall synthesis | interferes
antibiotic activity spectrum
Gram-positive bacteria
storage temp.
2-8°C
Description:
Biochem/physiol Actions
Glycopeptide antibiotic Mode of action: Used to block bacterial cell wall biosynthesis at the level of peptidoglycan biosynthesis by inhibiting incorporation of terminal D-alanyl-D-alanine moieties of the NAM/NAG-peptides. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-positive bacteria
Packaging
1, 5 g in glass bottle
250 mg in glass bottle
Other Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Safety:
Symbol
GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H317-H334
Precautionary statements
P261-P280-P284-P304 + P340-P342 + P311
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves