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N1271

Sigma-Aldrich

Narasin from Streptomyces auriofaciens

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

4-methylsalinomycin, Monteban, narasin A

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C43H72O11
CAS Number:
55134-13-9
Molecular Weight:
765.03
MDL number:
MFCD00133653
UNSPSC Code:
51102829
PubChem Substance ID:
24897476
NACRES:
NA.85

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

solubility

methanol: soluble 20 mg/mL

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-positive bacteria
fungi
viruses

Mode of action

cell membrane | interferes

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCC(C1OC(C(C)CC1C)C(C)C(O)C(C)C(=O)C(CC)C2OC3(OC4(CCC(C)(O4)C5CCC(O)(CC)C(C)O5)C(O)C=C3)C(C)CC2C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C43H72O11/c1-12-30(35(46)27(8)34(45)28(9)36-23(4)21-24(5)37(51-36)31(13-2)39(47)48)38-25(6)22-26(7)42(52-38)18-15-32(44)43(54-42)20-19-40(11,53-43)33-16-17-41(49,14-3)29(10)50-33/h15,18,23-34,36-38,44-45,49H,12-14,16-17,19-22H2,1-11H3,(H,47,48)

InChI key

VHKXXVVRRDYCIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Narasin is a growth-promoting ionophoric antibacterial agent for Enterococci, specifically Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis. It inhibits coccidial infection in poultry and mammals and is used in studies involving sodium calcium ion exchange.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Narasin administration in swine results in improved nitrogen digestibility, which decreases fecal nitrogen and increases the relative concentrations of propionic acid in the large intestine. Polyether ionophores, such as Narasin, have a hydrophilic interior and a hydrophobic exterior. The lipophilic ionophore attaches to the lipid rich cell membranes of Gram-positive bacteria. Ionophores bind Na+, K+, and H+ and facilitate their transfer across the bacterial cell membrane, resulting in an increase in H+ concentration on the inside of the Gram-positive cell. Therefore, the H+ ATPase pump is activated to transport out excess H+. The cell is depleted of its energy resources and reduces fermentative functions and cell division .

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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PDSCL

Poisonous substance

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

N1271-50MG-PW:
N1271-VAR:
N1271-BULK:
N1271-5MG-PW:
N1271-50MG:4548173204161
N1271-25MG-PW:
N1271-5MG:4548173204178
N1271-25MG:4548173204154

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Journal of AOAC International, 89(5), 1229-1242 (2006-10-18)
A liquid chromatographic (LC) method for the analysis of monensin, narasin, and salinomycin in mineral premixes, supplements, and complete animal feeds at medicating and trace levels was collaboratively studied. The method uses methanol-water (90 + 10) extraction with mechanical shaking
P Butaye et al.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 43(10), 2569-2570 (1999-10-03)
Susceptibility of Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis strains from animals and foods to growth-promoting antibiotics used in animal feed was tested by the agar dilution technique. Acquired resistance to bacitracin, narasin, tylosin, and virginiamycin was seen for both species, and
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Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 52(7), 1824-1828 (2004-04-01)
Anticoccidial drugs are extensively used in the poultry industry to control the infection of the single-cell protozoa of the genus Eimeria. The most commonly used coccidiostats in poultry are the polyether ionophores such as narasin and salinomycin. This paper presents
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