Description

Iturin A-6 is a potent cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactant and antimicrobial agent, belonging to the iturin family. This compound is highly valued for its strong antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it a critical component in formulations requiring natural biocontrol. It is primarily utilized in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for its efficacy and biodegradability. Our supply of Iturin A-6 CAS NO 83777-02-0 ensures high purity and consistent performance for demanding industrial applications.

Application

• Agricultural Biocontrol Agent: Used as a core active ingredient in bio-fungicides and bactericides for crop protection against soil-borne and foliar pathogens.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the development of novel antimicrobial therapies.
• Food Preservation: Employed as a natural preservative to inhibit mold and bacterial growth in food products and packaging materials.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare formulations for its antimicrobial and surfactant properties, helping to maintain product integrity.
• Biomedical Materials: Used in coatings for medical devices and implants to prevent microbial biofilm formation.
• Industrial Fermentation: Acts as a key metabolite in fermentation processes and as a model compound in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iturin A-6
CAS No.	83777-02-0
Molecular Formula	C48H74N12O14
Molecular Weight	1043.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Iturin A6; Iturin A VI; Iturin A-6 Lipopeptide; Cyclo(L-Asn-D-Tyr-D-Asn-L-Gln-L-Pro-D-Asn-L-Ser) with a β-Amino Fatty Acid; Antifungal Peptide Iturin A-6; Bacillus subtilis Iturin A-6
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Iturin A-6 is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and potency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail specifications including assay, related substances, and microbiological data. Our quality system is designed to support applications requiring traceability and consistency, from research to commercial scale.

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) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) when possible and away from moisture to prevent degradation.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Limits	Meets specified criteria

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