Description

Iturin A2 is a potent cyclic lipopeptide belonging to the iturin family of biosurfactants, known for its strong antifungal and antibacterial properties. This compound is highly valued for its role as a natural biocontrol agent and its surface-active characteristics. It is primarily utilized in the agricultural, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries for applications ranging from crop protection to antimicrobial formulations.

Application

• Agricultural Biocontrol Agent: Used as a bio-fungicide to protect crops against a wide spectrum of fungal pathogens, including powdery mildew and gray mold.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or active ingredient in the development of novel antifungal and antimicrobial therapeutics.
• Food Preservation: Employed as a natural preservative to inhibit spoilage microorganisms in food products, extending shelf life.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into formulations for its antimicrobial properties, helping to protect products from contamination.
• Bioremediation: Utilized for its surfactant properties to enhance the bioavailability and degradation of hydrophobic pollutants in environmental cleanup.
• Industrial Microbiology: Acts as a model compound in research for studying biosurfactant production, mechanism of action, and strain improvement.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iturin A2
CAS No.	83785-07-3
Molecular Formula	C48H74N14O14
Molecular Weight	1047.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Iturin A2; Iturin A II; Cyclo(L-Asn-D-Tyr-D-Asn-L-Gln-L-Pro-D-Asn-L-Ser) (8->1) lactone with 3-amino-12-methyltetradecanoyl at N-terminus; Antifungal Peptide A2; Bacillus subtilis Iturin A2; Lipopeptide A2; Iturin Family Lipopeptide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Iturin A2 is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, purity, and identification. 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. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider desiccant and inert atmosphere conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Microbial Limits	Meets specified criteria

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