Tyrothricin

SKU: orb1988856

Description

Tyrothricin is a natural polypeptide antibiotic complex composed of gramicidin and tyrocidine. It disrupts the cell membranes of Gram-positive bacteria and is used in topical applications for skin infections. This compound is also employed in biochemical research to study antimicrobial mechanisms and membrane interactions in vitro.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1404-88-2
• MW: 1228.459
• Formula: C₆₅H₈₅N₁₁O₁₃
• SMILES: CC(C)C[C@@H]1NC(=O)[C@H](CCCN)NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@H](Cc2ccc(O)cc2)N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(N)=O)C(=O)[C@@H](Cc2ccccc2)NC(=O)[C@H](Cc2ccccc2)NC(=O)[C@@H]2CCCN2C(=O)[C@@H](Cc2ccccc2)NC1=O)C(C)C
• Target: Antibacterial,Influenza Virus,Antibiotic,Antifungal

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

452550