Description

Enterobactin is a high-affinity, catecholate-type siderophore produced by certain bacteria, most notably Escherichia coli, to sequester essential iron from the environment. This compound is of critical importance in microbiology and pharmaceutical research for studying bacterial iron acquisition mechanisms, host-pathogen interactions, and as a potential target for novel antimicrobial strategies. It is an essential reagent for researchers and developers in the fields of antibiotic discovery, microbial physiology, and diagnostic assay development.

Application

• Microbiological Research: Fundamental studies on bacterial iron transport systems, siderophore biology, and microbial competition.
• Antimicrobial Development: Investigation of "Trojan horse" antibiotic strategies and siderophore-antibiotic conjugates to overcome bacterial resistance.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Potential use in developing assays for detecting specific bacterial pathogens based on their iron-uptake mechanisms.
• Biochemical Studies: As a high-affinity chelating agent for iron in controlled laboratory environments to create iron-depleted conditions.
• Host-Pathogen Interaction Research: Exploring the role of iron scavenging in bacterial virulence and infection processes.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a pure chemical standard for analytical method development and quality control in related research areas.

Basic Information

Product Name	Enterobactin
CAS No.	28384-96-5
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₂₇N₃O₁₅
Molecular Weight	669.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Enterochelin; N,N',N''-[2,3-Dihydroxybenzoyl-1,3,5-tris(aminomethyl)-2,4,6-triethylbenzene]tris(2,3-dihydroxybenzamide); Cyclo[Nδ-(2,3-dihydroxybenzoyl)-L-seryl-L-seryl-L-seryl] (cyclic trimer); Enterobactin (cyclic trimer); 1,5,9-Tris(2,3-dihydroxybenzoyl)-1,5,9-triazacyclododecane (derivative); Iron-chelating siderophore from E. coli
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Quality Control

Our Enterobactin is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters. We adhere to cGMP guidelines for the manufacture of research-grade biochemicals to support the integrity of your scientific work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Iron-Binding Capacity	Conforms

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