Description

Monensin Sodium Salt is a polyether ionophore antibiotic derived from *Streptomyces cinnamonensis*. This compound is critically important for its potent activity against gram-positive bacteria and coccidia, primarily functioning as a Na+/K+ ionophore to disrupt cellular ion gradients. It is an essential additive in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry, serving as a growth promoter and coccidiostat in ruminants and poultry. Global industries rely on its consistent quality and efficacy for enhancing feed efficiency and controlling parasitic infections in livestock.

Application

• Veterinary Coccidiostat: Primary use for the prevention and control of coccidiosis in poultry, cattle, and sheep.
• Ruminant Growth Promoter: Incorporated into cattle feed to improve feed efficiency, promote weight gain, and alter rumen fermentation to favor propionate production.
• Antibacterial Agent: Used in research and specific therapeutic applications targeting gram-positive bacteria due to its ionophoric properties.
• Feed Additive Premix: A key active ingredient in medicated feed premixes for the animal nutrition industry.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a research tool in microbiology and cell biology studies investigating ion transport, membrane potential, and antibiotic mechanisms of action.
• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used in the manufacturing of injectable solutions, oral pastes, or boluses for direct animal treatment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monensin Sodium Salt
CAS No.	22373-78-0
Molecular Formula	C36H61NaO11
Molecular Weight	692.9 g/mol
Synonyms	Monensin A Sodium Salt; Rumensin; Coban; Monensic Acid Sodium Salt; 22373-78-0; Sodium Monensin; Monensin Sodium; Lilly 19231; Monelan; Romensin
EINECS	244-941-3

Quality Control

Our Monensin Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for potency, to ensure it meets stringent purity and activity specifications typical for veterinary and feed-grade applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), providing batch-specific results for identity, assay, and impurities, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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