Teicoplanin A2 (Mixture of 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4 and 2-5)

• CAT Number: C000400
• CAS Number: 61036-64-4
• Molecular Formula: N/A
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Teicoplanin A2; Teichomycin A2; MDL-507; Targocid; Targosid
• Solubility: DMSO (Sparingly), Water (Slightly)
• Appearance: White to Light Brown Solid
• Storage: -20°C, Hygroscopic

Glycopeptide antibiotic complex produced by Actinoplanes teichomyceticus; structurally related to vancomycin. Comprised of 5 major components differentiated by a specific fatty acid moiety. Inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis in the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria.

Reference

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