Violacein

CAS: 548-54-9

Ref. 3D-AAA54854

Product Information

• Name: Violacein
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Violacein is a model system for studying the effects of hydroxyl groups on cell lysis. It is a fatty acid that contains nitrogen atoms and has antimicrobial properties. Violacein has been shown to cause the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential in HL-60 cells, which may be due to its ability to act as a multidrug efflux pump inhibitor. Violacein also exhibits antimicrobial activity against several bacterial strains, including MRSA and methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). In addition, violacein has been shown to induce cell lysis in vitro via the degradation of proteins and lipids in the cytoplasm.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 343.3 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₁₃N₃O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder