Product Name

  • Name

    Nisin

  • EINECS 215-807-5
  • CAS No. 1414-45-5
  • Density 1.402 g/cm3
  • Solubility Soluble in water
  • Melting Point
  • Formula C143H230N42O37S7
  • Boiling Point 2966.771 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 3354.25
  • Flash Point 1748.039 °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance grey or white or light yellow powder
  • Safety 22-24/25-36-26
  • Risk Codes 22-36/37/38
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 1414-45-5 (Nisin)
  • Hazard Symbols HarmfulXn
  • Synonyms 1-Thia-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexaazacyclodocosane, cyclic peptide deriv.;1H,9H-Pyrrolo[2,1-i][1,4,7,10]thiatriazacyclotridecine, cyclic peptide deriv.;9,19-Dithia-2,5,13,16,22-pentaazabicyclo[9.9.2]docosane, cyclic peptide deriv.;Ambicin N;Delvoplus;MicroGARD MG 300;Nisaplin;Nisin(1-34);Nisitrol;Novasin;NisinA (9CI);
  • PSA 1390.67000
  • LogP 3.42180

Nisin Chemical Properties


Molecular Formula: C143H230N42O37S7
Molecular Weight: 3354.07 g/mol
EINECS: 215-807-5
Classification Code: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Drug / Therapeutic Agent; Food Additives; Food preservatives; Natural Product
Product Categories: Food & Feed ADDITIVES; Flavors and fragrances; PeptidesAntibiotics; Preservatives and Disinfectants; Antibacterial; Antibiotics; Antibiotics A to;Antibiotics by Application; Antibiotics N-SAntibiotics; Chemical Structure Class; Interferes with Cell Membrane Permeability (Ionophores)Spectrum of Activity; L - ZAntibiotics; Mechanism of Action
Index of Refraction: 1.635 
Molar Refractivity: 857.102 cm
Molar Volume: 2392.417 cm3 
Polarizability: 339.782×10-24 cm3 
Surface Tension: 79.452 dyne/cm 
Density: 1.402 g/cm3 
Flash Point: 1748.039 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 603.999 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point: 2966.771 °C at 760 mmHg 
storage temperaturte: 2-8 °C
Vapour Pressure of Nisin (CAS NO.1414-45-5): 0 mmHg at 25 °C

Nisin Uses

 Nisin (CAS NO.1414-45-5) is used in processed cheese, meats, beverages, etc. during production to extend shelf life by suppressing Gram-positive spoilage and pathogenic bacteria and it is used as a food additive.

Nisin Production

 Nisin is produced by fermentation using the bacterium Lactococcus lactis. Commercially, it is obtained from the culturing of Lactoccus lactis on natural substrates, such as milk or dextrose, and is not chemically synthesized.

Nisin Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 intravenous 100mg/kg (100mg/kg)   "CRC Handbook of Antibiotic Compounds," Vols.1- , Berdy, J., Boca Raton, FL, CRC Press, 1980Vol. 4(2), Pg. 228, 1980.
rabbit LDLo parenteral 2250ug/kg (2.25mg/kg) BRAIN AND COVERINGS: MENINGEAL CHANGES
BRAIN AND COVERINGS: CHANGES IN CEREBRAL SPINAL FLUID
BEHAVIORAL: IRRITABILITY
British Journal of Pharmacology and Chemotherapy. Vol. 7, Pg. 438, 1952.

Nisin Safety Profile

When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes: HarmfulXn
Risk Statements: 22-36/37/38
 R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 22-24/25-36-26 
S22:Do not breathe dust. 
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing. 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS of Nisin (CAS NO.1414-45-5): QU3340000

Nisin Specification

 Nisin (CAS NO.1414-45-5), its Synonyms are L-Isoleucyl-(Z)-2,3-didehydro-2-aminobutanoyl-D-cysteinyl-L-isoleucyl-2,3-didehydroalanyl-L-leucyl-L-cysteinyl-threo-3-mercapto-D-2-aminobutanoyl-L-prolylglycyl-L-cysteinyl-L-lysyl-threo-3-mercapto-D-2-aminobutanoylglycyl-L-alanyl-L-leucyl-L-methionylglycyl-L-cysteinyl-L-asparaginyl-L-methionyl-L-lysyl-threo-3-mercapto-D-2-aminobutanoyl-L-alanyl-threo-3-mercapto-D-2-aminobutanoyl-L-cysteinyl-L-histidyl-L-cysteinyl-L-seryl-L-isoleucyl-L-histidyl-L-valyl-2,3-didehydroalanyl-L-lysine cyclic (3->7),(8->11),(13->19),(23->26),(25->28)-pentakis(sulfide) ; Nisin from streptococcus lactis ; Nisin from lactococcus lactis .

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