Description

Sodium Surfactin is a high-purity, sodium salt derivative of the powerful cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactant, Surfactin. This compound is valued for its exceptional surface-active properties, forming stable micelles and demonstrating significant antimicrobial and antiviral activity. It serves as a critical functional ingredient for advanced formulations in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural industries, where natural, biodegradable, and high-performance surfactants are required. Its unique structure provides superior emulsification, foaming, and membrane-disrupting capabilities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as a bioactive agent in antimicrobial and antiviral drug delivery systems, and as a stabilizer in protein-based therapeutics.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a high-performance, natural emulsifier and foaming agent in premium skincare, cleansers, and haircare products.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the efficacy of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides by improving wetting, spreading, and penetration on plant surfaces.
• Bioremediation: Employed to enhance the bioavailability and degradation of hydrophobic environmental contaminants like oils and hydrocarbons.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Functions as a biosurfactant to reduce interfacial tension and mobilize trapped oil in reservoir formations.
• Biomedical Research: Utilized as a model membrane-disrupting agent in studies of cell lysis, pore formation, and antimicrobial mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Surfactin
CAS No.	302933-83-1
Molecular Formula	C53H93N7O13Na
Molecular Weight	1079.3 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Surfactin Sodium Salt; Sodium Surfactate; Surfactin, sodium derivative; 3-[(3R,6R,9R,12R,15S,18S,21S)-12-[(2S)-Butan-2-yl]-21-[(2R)-1-hydroxyhexan-2-yl]-3,6,9,15,18-pentamethyl-1,4,7,10,13,16,19-heptaoxo-2,5,8,11,14,17,20-heptaazacyclotricos-21-yl]dodecanoic acid, sodium salt; Bacillus subtilis biosurfactant sodium salt; Lipopeptide biosurfactant sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Surfactin is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency, and critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
pH (1% solution)	7.0 - 8.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Biological Activity (CMC)	Contact for details
Microbial Limits	Meets specified criteria

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