Vancomycin

About Vancomycin

Vancomycin is an antibacterial API in IP/BP/USP grade carrying the CAS registry number 1404-90-6. The compound has the formula C66H75Cl2N9O24, corresponding to a molecular weight of 1449.2 g/mol. Alternative names: Vancomycine and Vancocin HCL.

The product is provided as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antibiotic and antibacterial APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We offer Vancomycin in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Vancomycin
Catalogue No.	VQ-003954
CAS Number	1404-90-6
IUPAC name	(1S,2R,18R,19R,22S,25R,28R,40S)-48-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3-[(2S,4S,5S,6S)-4-amino-5-hydroxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-22-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-5,15-dichloro-2,18,32,35,37-pentahydroxy-19-[[(2R)-4-methyl-2-(methylamino)pentanoyl]amino]-20,23,26,42,44-pentaoxo-7,13-dioxa-21,24,27,41,43-pentazaoctacyclo[26.14.2.23,6.214,17.18,12.129,33.010,25.034,39]pentaconta-3,5,8(48),9,11,14,16,29(45),30,32,34(39),35,37,46,49-pentadecaene-40-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula	C₆₆H₇₅Cl₂N₉O₂₄
Molecular weight	1449.2 g/mol
Exact mass	1447.4302
Grade	IP/BP/USP
HSN code	2941
InChIKey	MYPYJXKWCTUITO-LYRMYLQWSA-N
PubChem CID	14969

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	19 / 26
TPSA	530 Å²
Synonyms	Vancomycine, Vancocin HCL, Vancomycin Lilly, Sulfate, Vancomycin, Vancocine, Vancomycin ( >85%), Vancomycin (USP), vancomicin, vanomycin, Vancomycin hydrochloride from Streptomyces orientalis, Viomycin derivative, Vancomycin (Standard)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P271, P284, P304 + P340, P342 + P316, P403, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Vancomycin?

The CAS Registry Number of Vancomycin is 1404-90-6. It is also known as Vancomycine, Vancocin HCL, Vancomycin Lilly.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Vancomycin?

Vancomycin has the molecular formula C66H75Cl2N9O24 and a molecular weight of 1449.2 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Vancomycin can I order?

We supply Vancomycin in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Vancomycin?

Yes. Every lot of Vancomycin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Vancomycin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Vancomycin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.