Tyrothricin

CAS: 1404-88-2

Ref. 3D-AT30150

Product Information

• Name: Tyrothricin
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Tyrothricin is a peptide antibiotic, which is derived from the bacterium Bacillus brevis. This compound comprises a mixture of polypeptides, primarily gramicidin and tyrocidine, both of which are instrumental in its antimicrobial activity. The mode of action of tyrothricin involves disrupting bacterial cell membranes, leading to cell lysis and death. Gramicidin increases the permeability of the bacterial membrane to ions, while tyrocidine promotes disruption of membrane integrity, which together exert bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,228.44 g/mol
• Formula: C₆₅H₈₅N₁₁O₁₃
• Purity: Min. 95%