Lasalocid is an antibacterial agent, belonging to the carboxylic polyether group of antibiotics, produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces lasaliensis. It is commercially available as a sodium salt and is reported to be used as a coccidiostat in poultry.
Synonyms: Lasalocid sodium salt
Molecular Formula: C34H53NaO8
Molecular Weight: 612.77
Linear Structural Formula: C34H53NaO8
MDL Number: MFCD00078065
Purity: >=95.0% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 175-185 C; 180 C (dec.) (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Lasalocid A sodium salt may be used as an analytical standard for the quantification of lasalocid in the following:
•Poultry feeds using liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (LC-UV).
•Animal liver and eggs using liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS).
•Eggs using liquid chromatography-electrospray mass spectrometry (LC-EMS).