Virginiamycin mixture (Virginiamycin M1 75% and S1 25%)
Molecular Formula
C43H49N7O10 + C28H35N3O7
M.W.
526.60
CAS number
11006-76-1
MSDS
Source
Streptomyces virginiae
Fermentek product Code
VIR-001
Brand/grade
For research
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
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
Solubility ( literature )

 Other data from literature:

  • 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.
Retest time
3 Years
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
Ingredient Reference
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Ingredient Reference
Ingredient type
Fermentek product
Shipped at ambient temperature
Transport safety: Not Dangerous Goods; Not Regulated
Available since
Signal to sort
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