Compound Q&A
Is Nisin (CAS: 1414-45-5) safe?
Answer
Nisin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is approved for use in food and pharmaceutical applications. It has low toxicity and is considered non-harmful to humans when used as intended. However, proper handling and storage are necessary to maintain its efficacy and safety, especially in industrial settings.
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
