Germicidin B is a pyranone isolated from Streptomyces sp. Germicidin B is a potent autoregulator of the sporulation of the producing strain and spores of closely related species. Inhibition is detected at 0.1 ng/ml and is orders of magnitude more potent than a diverse range of antibiotics.
Germicidin B is soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF or DMSO. Moderate water solubility.
CAS Number
151271-57-7
Molecular Formula
C10H14O3
Molecular Weight
182.2
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Specifications:
Appearance
Light tan solid