Specifications
| Formula | C66H103N17O16S |
| Molar Mass | 1,422.69 g/mol |
| CAS ID | 1405-87-4 |
| Trade Name | Baciim |
| ATC Code | D06AX05 (WHO), J01XX10 (WHO), R02AB04 (WHO), QA07AA93 (WHO) |
| Form | Powder |
Bacitracin is a mixture of related cyclic peptides produced by organisms of the licheniform is group of Bacillus subtilis var Tracy, firstisolated in 1945. These peptides disrupt Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with cell wall and peptidoglycan synthesis. Bacitracin is primarily used as atopical preparation.
