Molekula
Mupirocin lithium salt
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Mupirocin lithium salt is a lithium salt derivative of mupirocin, used as a selective supplement in microbiology culture media, for example in mupirocin-containing agars for the selective isolation of Bifidobacterium, and as a pharmacopeial (USP/EP CRS) reference standard. It functions by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Available with CAS number 73346-79-9, molecular formula C26H43LiO9, and molecular weight 506.306 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Mupirocin lithium salt from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £95.00 per pack ex VAT · £114.00 inc. VAT
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10 g — £342.00 per pack ex VAT · £410.40 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Water | ≤2.5% |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Assay | 93.0% - 100.5% |
| Individual impurity | ≤1.0% |
| Total Impurities | ≤4.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90018994 |
| CAS Number | 73346-79-9 |
| IUPAC Name | lithium 9-[(E)-4-[(2S,3R,4R,5S)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-[[(2S,3S)-3-[(2S,3S)-3-hydroxybutan-2-yl]oxiran-2-yl]methyl]oxan-2-yl]-3-methylbut-2-enoyl]oxynonanoate |
| Molecular Formula | C26H43LiO9 |
| Molecular Weight | 506.306 |
| Exact Mass | 506.3067 |
| SMILES | [Li+].C[C@H]([C@H]1[C@@H](O1)C[C@H]2CO[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]2O)O)C/C(=C/C(=O)OCCCCCCCCC(=O)[O-])/C)[C@H](C)O |
| InChIKey | XFIKMPRBSORKQP-JATHGWPISA-M |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C26H44O9.Li/c1-16(13-23(30)33-11-9-7-5-4-6-8-10-22(28)29)12-20-25(32)24(31)19(15-34-20)14-21-26(35-21)17(2)18(3)27;/h13,17-21,24-27,31-32H,4-12,14-15H2,1-3H3,(H,28,29);/q;+1/p-1/b16-13+;/t17-,18-,19-,20-,21-,24+,25-,26-;/m0./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 71311795 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2941905000 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H361d Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- BRL-4910A (lithium)
- BRL-4910A;Pseudomonic acid
- C26H43LiO9
- Lithium mupirocin
- Lithium mupirocin Supplement, for microbiology
- mupirocin lithium
- Mupirocin lithium CRS
- Mupirocin lithium, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
- Mupirocin Lithium; BRL-4910B; Bactroban related
- XFIKMPRBSORKQP-JATHGWPISA-M
Frequently asked questions
What is Mupirocin lithium salt used for?
Mupirocin lithium salt is used as a selective supplement in microbiology culture media, such as mupirocin-containing agars for the selective isolation of Bifidobacterium, and as an analytical reference standard (USP/EP CRS).
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Mupirocin lithium salt?
The chemical formula is C26H43LiO9 and the molecular weight is 506.306 g/mol.
How should Mupirocin lithium salt be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade of Mupirocin lithium salt does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Mupirocin lithium salt in research-grade quality suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Mupirocin lithium salt in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Mupirocin lithium salt in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of Mupirocin lithium salt?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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