Description

Iturin A is a potent cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic belonging to the iturin family, produced by various strains of *Bacillus subtilis*. This compound is valued for its strong antifungal and surfactant properties, making it a critical agent in biocontrol and agricultural applications. It is primarily sought by industries focused on sustainable agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and advanced material science for its ability to inhibit a broad spectrum of plant pathogens.

Application

• Agricultural Biocontrol Agent: Used as a bio-fungicide to protect crops from fungal diseases like powdery mildew and damping-off.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated for its antimicrobial and potential anticancer activities in drug discovery and development.
• Food Preservation: Employed as a natural preservative to inhibit mold and yeast growth in food products.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into skincare products for its antimicrobial and surfactant properties.
• Biomedical Materials: Studied for creating antimicrobial coatings on medical devices and implants.
• Industrial Fermentation: Serves as a model compound in microbial fermentation process optimization and yield studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iturin A
CAS No.	52229-90-0
Molecular Formula	C48H74N12O14
Molecular Weight	1043.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Iturin A1; Iturin A2; Iturin A3; Antibiotic Iturin A; Cyclo(L-Asn-D-Tyr-D-Asn-L-Gln-L-Pro-D-Asn-L-Ser) (core structure); Bacillus subtilis lipopeptide; CLP Iturin A
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iturin A is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency, and microbiological specifications. We adhere to relevant quality standards suitable for research and industrial applications.

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 degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g
Total Yeast & Mold Count	≤ 100 CFU/g

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