Description

Edeine B CAS NO 52452-78-5 is a polypeptide antibiotic complex derived from *Bacillus brevis*. This compound is valued for its potent antimicrobial activity, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria, making it a critical agent in microbiological research. It is primarily utilized by researchers in pharmaceutical development, academic institutions, and biotechnology companies for studying antibiotic mechanisms, resistance, and for use as a selective agent in cell culture media.

Application

• Antimicrobial Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies investigating novel antibiotics and bacterial resistance mechanisms.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in research to understand the interaction of polypeptide antibiotics with bacterial cell membranes and protein synthesis inhibition.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Serves as a selective agent in microbial and eukaryotic cell culture media to control contamination or study specific cellular pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a lead compound or model for the development of new therapeutic antimicrobial agents.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Potential use in the formulation of diagnostic kits for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Edeine B
CAS No.	52452-78-5
Molecular Formula	C53H86N16O13
Molecular Weight	1123.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Edeine B; Edeine B1; Edeine B complex; Antibiotic Edeine B; Edene B; Edene B1; Edene B complex; Bacillus brevis antibiotic B
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Edeine B is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency, and identity. We adhere to relevant standards for research-grade biochemicals, ensuring reliability for your critical experiments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Potency (Microbiological)	Contact for details
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

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