Vancomycin hydrochloride, Antibiotic for Culture Media Use Only

CAS: 1404-93-9

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Product Information

• Name: Vancomycin hydrochloride, Antibiotic for Culture Media Use Only
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

Vancomycin hydrochloride is an antibiotic that is used against Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by binding the D-alanyl-D-alanine moiety of the peptidoglycan cell wall precursor, inhibiting the peptidoglycan synthesis and disrupting its cross linking. It also inhibits particle formation when it reacts with human plasma, which can lead to hemolysis and hemagglutination. The absorption spectrum for vancomycin hydrochloride shows maxima at 230, 260, 290, and 320 nm, which are characteristic for this compound. Vancomycin has been used in several studies for treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,485.71 g/mol
• Formula: C₆₆H₇₆Cl₃N₉O₂₄