Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Nisin (CAS: 1414-45-5)?
Answer
Nisin is primarily used in the food industry as a natural preservative to extend shelf life and prevent microbial contamination. It also finds applications in pharmaceuticals for wound healing and in research for studying antimicrobial mechanisms. Additionally, it is used in the dairy industry to control bacterial growth in cheese and milk products.
About
CAS No
1414-45-5
English Name
Nisin
Molecular Formula
C143H230N42O37S7
Molecular Weight
3354.07 g/mol
EINECS
215-807-5
SMILES
C=C(NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@H](Cc1cnc[nH]1)NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@@H]1CS[C@@H](C)[C@H]2NC(=O)[C@H](C)NC(=O)[C@H](NC(=O)[C@H](CCCCN)NC(=O)[C@H](CCSC)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(N)=O)NC(=O)[C@@H]3CS[C@@H](C)[C@H](NC(=O)[C@H](CCCCN)NC(=O)[C@@H]4CS[C@@H](C)[C@H](NC(=O)[C@@H]5CSC[C@@H](NC(=O)/C(=C/C)NC(=O)[C@@H](N)[C@@H](C)CC)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(=O)NC(=C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N5)C(=O)N5CCC[C@H]5C(=O)NCC(=O)N4)C(=O)NCC(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)N[C@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCSC)C(=O)NCC(=O)N3)[C@H](C)SC[C@H](NC2=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc2cnc[nH]2)C(=O)N1)[C@@H](C)CC)C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)O
InChIKey
NVNLLIYOARQCIX-IYPQCFSLSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
