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Thermo Scientific™ Bacitracin Powder, potency min. 60 Units/mg
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Specifications:
| Application | Cell culture | ||
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C | ||
| Product Type | Antibiotic | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Cell Culture | Formula | C₆₆H₁₀₃N₁₇O₁₆S₁ |
Bacitracin is a cyclic polypeptide antibiotic used for the inhibition of Gram-positive bacterial growth in both diagnostic and pharmaceutical microbiology. Supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific, this Bacitracin preparation has a minimum potency of 60 IU/mg, making it suitable for quantitative microbiological assays, susceptibility testing, and selective media formulations.
This reagent-grade Bacitracin conforms to European Pharmacopoeia (Eur. Pharm.) composition standards, and is tested by HPLC for related substances. It is widely employed in quality control, resistance profiling, and selective bacterial identification applications.
Key Quality Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Potency | ≥ 60 IU/mg (on dried substance) |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% (1 g, 60°C, 3 h, P₂O₅, < 0.1 kPa) |
| Sulfated Ash | ≤ 1.0% |
| Melting Point | 221 °C to 225 °C |
| Infrared Spectrum | Conforms |
| Related Substances | Passes test (per Eur. Pharm., HPLC) |
| Appearance | White to beige powder |
Available Pack Sizes
| Catalog Number | Pack Type | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| 226100050 | Glass Bottle | 5 g |
| 226100250 | Glass Bottle | 25 g |
Applications
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)
- Selective inhibition of Gram-positive organisms
- Identification of Streptococcus pyogenes in clinical microbiology
- Microbial assay development in pharmaceutical quality control
- Formulation of selective and differential media
Safety & Handling
- Classified as Irritant – use appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, lab coat)
- Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and skin or eye contact
- Store under refrigerated conditions (2–8 °C)
- Follow institutional protocols for safe handling and disposal
Bacitracin, ≥60 IU/mg from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a high-purity, pharmacopeia-compliant reagent ideal for laboratory use in microbiological diagnostics, antimicrobial testing, and media development. With strong inhibitory activity against Gram-positive organisms and consistent batch quality, it is a trusted choice for research, industrial, and clinical microbiology laboratories.
- Pack Size: 5g 25g