Gramicidin

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Gramicidin
• CAS No.: 1393-88-0
• Molecular Weight: 0
• European Community (EC) Number: 215-790-4
• NCI Thesaurus Code: C65816
• RXCUI: 5011
• Wikipedia: Gramicidin
• Mol file: 1393-88-0.mol

Synonyms:Gramicidin;Gramicidin A;Gramicidin A(1);Gramicidin B;Gramicidin C;Gramicidin D;Gramicidin Dubos;Gramicidin J;Gramicidin K;Gramicidin NF;Gramicidin P;Gramicidin S;Gramicidin, Linear;Gramicidins;Gramoderm;Linear Gramicidin

Chemical Property of Gramicidin

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: White or almost white crystalline powder
• Melting Point: 229-230 °C
• PSA: 0.00000
• LogP: 0.00000
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• XLogP3: 10.7
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 21
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 17
• Rotatable Bond Count: 52
• Exact Mass: 1882.07388791
• Heavy Atom Count: 136
• Complexity: 3980

Purity/Quality:

99%, ^*data from raw suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): Xn, Xi
• Hazard Codes: Xn,Xi
• Statements: 20/21-36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36-36/37/39-27

MSDS Files:

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Canonical SMILES: CC(C)CC(C(=O)NC(C)C(=O)NC(C(C)C)C(=O)NC(C(C)C)C(=O)NC(C(C)C)C(=O)NC(CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C21)C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC(CC3=CNC4=CC=CC=C43)C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC(CC5=CNC6=CC=CC=C65)C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC(CC7=CNC8=CC=CC=C87)C(=O)NCCO)NC(=O)C(C)NC(=O)CNC(=O)C(C(C)C)NC=O
• Isomeric SMILES: C[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)N[C@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CNC2=CC=CC=C21)C(=O)N[C@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC3=CNC4=CC=CC=C43)C(=O)N[C@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC5=CNC6=CC=CC=C65)C(=O)N[C@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC7=CNC8=CC=CC=C87)C(=O)NCCO)NC(=O)CNC(=O)[C@H](C(C)C)NC=O
• Use Description: Gramicidin is a peptide antibiotic with several applications in different fields. In the pharmaceutical industry, it plays a critical role as an antimicrobial agent, particularly against gram-positive bacteria. It is used in topical medications and ointments to treat skin infections and is sometimes incorporated into wound dressings to prevent bacterial growth. In the field of biotechnology, gramicidin is employed in research to study ion channels and membrane permeability, contributing to our understanding of cellular processes and drug development. Additionally, in the food industry, it may be used as a preservative to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and extend the shelf life of products. Its versatile applications underscore its significance in healthcare, research, and food preservation, ultimately contributing to the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections, advancements in biotechnology, and food safety.