Description

Bacitracin B2 (Ikai Et Al.) is a specific, high-purity component of the Bacitracin complex, a well-known polypeptide antibiotic. This compound is critical for research and development in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, where precise molecular characterization is required. It is primarily utilized by scientists and manufacturers focused on antibiotic research, analytical method development, and the production of reference standards for quality control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material for the identification and quantification of Bacitracin components in drug substances and finished products.
• Antibiotic Research & Development: Used in studies investigating the structure-activity relationships, mechanism of action, and potential new applications of polypeptide antibiotics.
• Analytical Method Development: Essential for developing and validating precise analytical methods, such as HPLC and LC-MS, for antibiotic analysis.
• Microbiological Studies: Employed in in-vitro assays to study antimicrobial efficacy and spectrum against various bacterial strains.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Acts as a critical tool for pharmaceutical QC labs to ensure the identity, purity, and potency of Bacitracin-based APIs and formulations.
• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development: Used in R&D for animal health products containing antibiotic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bacitracin B2 (Ikai Et Al.)
CAS No.	57762-79-5
Molecular Formula	C66H103N17O16S
Molecular Weight	1422.7 g/mol
Synonyms	Bacitracin B2; Bacitracin Component B2; Ikai Bacitracin B2; Antibiotic Bacitracin B2; Bacitracin B2 (Ikai); Polypeptide Antibiotic B2; Bacitracin F2 (related nomenclature); UNII-8G6M6P62VQ
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Quality Control

Our Bacitracin B2 (Ikai Et Al.) is produced and handled under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research purposes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, MS, and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 in a controlled environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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