Preservatives & Biocides
REACH
Enramycin
CAS Number
11115-82-5
EC Number
695-076-0
What is Enramycin?
Enramycin (CAS 11115-82-5), also known as Enduracidin, is a polypeptide antibiotic produced by fermentation of Streptomyces fungicidicus.
Where is Enramycin used?
- Animal nutrition: antimicrobial growth promoter and feed preservative in medicated premixes and compound feeds for broilers, swine, and cattle
- Livestock health: inhibits gram-positive bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Veterinary pharmaceuticals: targeted activity against Clostridium species
- Biotechnology research: reference compound for bacterial cell wall biosynthesis inhibition
- It serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Commercial specifications
- Powder standardized to 8% or 4% active content in premix carrier form
- Specifications aligned with veterinary pharmacopoeia standards or manufacturer-defined assay requirements
Other Names (Synonyms)
Enduracidin|4-[[41-(4-aminobutyl)-9,23-bis[(2-amino-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]-26-[3-(carbamoylamino)propyl]-14-(3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-29,38-bis(1-hydroxyethyl)-17-(hydroxymethyl)-3,20,32,35,43-pentakis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-6,47-dimethyl-2,5,8,11,13,16,19,22,25,28,31,34,37,40,42,45-hexadecaoxo-1-oxa-4,7,10,12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36,39,41,44-pentadecazacycloheptatetracont-46-yl]amino]-3-[[(2E,4E)-10-methyldodeca-2,4-dienoyl]amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid;hydrate
What are the physical properties of Enramycin?
Melting Point 238-245 °C (decomp)
Color Light brown to brown
Form Solid
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Enramycin?
WGK (Germany) 2