Virginiamycin mixture

Virginiamycin mixture (Virginiamycin M1 75% and S1 25%)

Molecular Formula

C43H49N7O10 + C28H35N3O7

M.W.

526.60

CAS number

11006-76-1

MSDS

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Details

Source

Streptomyces virginiae

Fermentek product Code

VIR-001

Brand/grade

For research

Specifications

Appearance

White to yellow powder

White to biege powder

Purity by HPLC

≥90% ; refer to CoA for more data

Purity By TLC

≥98% ; refer to CoA for more data

Solubility test

Clear colorless to yellow solution at 5 mg/ml of Dichloromethane
Clear colorless to yellow solution at 10mg/ml of DMSO or Methanol

Chemical identification

Names and identifiers

Synonyms:

Mikamycin (7CI)
Streptogramin (6CI)
Eskalin 500
Eskalin V
Lactrol
Lactrol XP
Livelong
Pyostacin
Pyostacine
Stafac
Stapyocine
Virgimycin
Virginiamycin
Virginiamycin complex

Chemical names:

IUPAC:

RTECS#

EU number

234-244-6

Description

Virginiamycin is a streptogramin. It is a combination of pristinamycin IIA and virginiamycin S1.

Virginiamycin is a streptogramin antibiotic similar to pristinamycin and quinupristin/dalfopristin. It is a combination of pristinamycin IIA and virginiamycin S1. (after Drugbank).

It is used in bio-fuel industry and as cattle growth promoter.

InChl Key

MVTQIFVKRXBCHS-FHWPYUEJSA-N

Canonical SMILES

CCC1C(=O)N2CCCC2C(=O)N(C(C(=O)N3CCC(=O)CC3C(=O)NC(C(=O)OC(C(C(=O)N1)NC(=O)C4=C(C=CC=N4)O)C)C5=CC=CC=C5)CC6=CC=CC=C6)C.CC1C=CC(=O)NCC=CC(=CC(CC(=O)CC2=NC(=CO2)C(=O)N3CCC=C3C(=O)OC1C(C)C)O)C

Isomeric SMILES

CCC1C(=O)N2CCCC2C(=O)N(C(C(=O)N3CCC(=O)CC3C(=O)NC(C(=O)OC(C(C(=O)N1)NC(=O)C4=C(C=CC=N4)O)C)C5=CC=CC=C5)CC6=CC=CC=C6)C.CC1/C=C\C(=O)NC/C=C\C(=C/C(CC(=O)CC2=NC(=CO2)C(=O)N3CCC=C3C(=O)OC1C(C)C)O)\C

Further Information

Solubility ( literature )

Other data from literature:

Appearance: Reddish-yellow powder
Melting Point: 136oC-137oC

Storage, handling

Store in a freezer upon arrival, at -10°C to -25°C

Hygroscopic substance.

Protect from moisture

Open carefully.

Use the original container to store the product.

Keep the lid tightly closed.

Avoid exposing to strong direct light.

Store under argon.

Other vendors may recommend higher temperatures for storage.

Applications

Virginiamycin is used in the fuel ethanol industry to prevent microbial contamination and in livestock to prevent and treat infections. (Drugbank)
According to a USDA study, antibiotics can save as much as 30% in feed costs among young swine. (Drugbank)

Disclaimer

For Research use only

Not for Human or Drug use

Not extracted from humans or animals

Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions

Composition

Ingredient Reference

Virginiamycin M1

Ingredient type

Fermentek product

Ingredient Reference

Virginiamycin S1