Description

Germicidin is a naturally occurring antibiotic compound with significant biological activity. This product is valued for its role as a microbial metabolite and its utility in biochemical research and development. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical sectors for applications in antimicrobial studies and as a reference standard. Germicidin CAS NO 151271-57-7 is supplied with a focus on high purity and reliable batch-to-batch consistency.

Application

• As a reference standard in analytical chemistry and quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• In pharmaceutical research for studying antimicrobial mechanisms and screening for new therapeutic agents.
• For use in biochemical studies to investigate microbial communication and secondary metabolite pathways.
• As a key intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules.
• In agrochemical research for evaluating natural product-based fungicidal or bactericidal activities.
• For incorporation into microbiological media studies to understand its effects on microbial growth and inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	Germicidin
CAS No.	151271-57-7
Molecular Formula	C12H20O3
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Germicidin A; (3R,5R)-3,5-Dimethyl-4-oxo-2-decen-4-olide; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-oxo-2-decen-4-olide; 4-Oxo-3,5-dimethyl-2-decen-4-olide; Microbial antibiotic metabolite; Streptomyces griseus metabolite
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Germicidin is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.