Description

Pyocyanine is a blue-green phenazine pigment and a key secondary metabolite produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This compound is of significant interest due to its diverse biological activities, including antimicrobial, redox-cycling, and signaling properties. It serves as a crucial research chemical for scientists in microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical development, particularly in studies related to bacterial virulence, quorum sensing, and potential therapeutic applications.

Application

• Microbiological Research: Used as a standard and probe in studies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenicity, biofilm formation, and quorum-sensing mechanisms.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed as a redox-active compound in enzymatic assays and research on electron transport chains due to its ability to undergo reversible oxidation and reduction.
• Antimicrobial Research: Investigated for its inherent antibacterial and antifungal properties, serving as a lead compound or model for developing new antimicrobial agents.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in preclinical research to explore its potential anti-cancer, anti-biofilm, and immunomodulatory effects.
• Diagnostic Applications: Acts as a phenotypic marker for the identification and characterization of specific bacterial strains in clinical and environmental microbiology.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical reagent in university laboratories and biotech R&D departments for fundamental and applied life science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyocyanine
CAS No.	85-66-5
Molecular Formula	C13H10N2O
Molecular Weight	210.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyocyanin; 5-Methyl-1(5H)-phenazinone; 1-Hydroxy-5-methylphenazine; 5-Methyl-1-hydroxyphenazine; Pyocyanin from Pseudomonas aeruginosa; 1-Phenazin-5(1H)-one, 5-methyl-; CI 76500; Antibiotic from Pseudomonas aeruginosa
EINECS	201-622-7

Quality Control

Our Pyocyanine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue-green to dark blue crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	133 - 135 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, methanol; slightly soluble in water

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