Gramicidin

Name: Gramicidin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048554

About Gramicidin

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Gramicidin, an API reference standard registered under CAS number 1405-97-6. The compound has the formula C96H135N19O16, corresponding to a molecular weight of 1811.2 g/mol. Common synonyms include Gramicidin D and Gramicidine.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a reference sample of the parent drug substance, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Gramicidin is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Gramicidin
Catalogue No.	VQ-048554
CAS Number	1405-97-6
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-formamido-3-methylbutanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-N-[(2S)-1-[[(2R)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2R)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2R)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2R)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2R)-1-[[(2S)-1-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-4-methylpentanamide
Molecular formula	C₉₆H₁₃₅N₁₉O₁₆
Molecular weight	1811.2 g/mol
Exact mass	1811.0368
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NDAYQJDHGXTBJL-MWWSRJDJSA-N
PubChem CID	45267103

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	10.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	20 / 16
TPSA	520 Å²
Synonyms	Gramicidin D, Gramicidine, Gramicidina D, Gramicidin Dubos, Bacillus brevis gramicidin D, Linear Gramicidin, Gramicidin, Linear

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P403

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 Gramicidin?

The CAS Registry Number of Gramicidin is 1405-97-6. It is also known as Gramicidin D, Gramicidine, Gramicidina D.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gramicidin?

Gramicidin has the molecular formula C96H135N19O16 and a molecular weight of 1811.2 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Gramicidin can I order?

We supply Gramicidin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Gramicidin?

Yes. Every lot of Gramicidin 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 Gramicidin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Gramicidin 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.