Nisin
Used in cosmetic products as antimicrobial. Nisin is a polypeptide produced by the fermentation of Lactococcus lactis.
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IUPAC name: 6-amino-2-[2-[[2-[[2-[[2-[[2-[[7-[[6-amino-2-[[2-[[4-amino-2-[[21-[[6-amino-2-[[3-[[15-[[(Z)-2-[(2-amino-3-methylpentanoyl)amino]but-2-enoyl]amino]-12-butan-2-yl-9-methylidene-6-(2-methylpropyl)-5,8,11,14-tetraoxo-1-thia-4,7,10,13-tetrazacyclohexadecane-3-carbonyl]amino]-4-methyl-2,9,12-trioxo-5-thia-1,8,11-triazabicyclo[11.3.0]hexadecane-7-carbonyl]amino]hexanoyl]amino]-15,22-dimethyl-12-(2-methylpropyl)-9-(2-methylsulfanylethyl)-5,8,11,14,17,20-hexaoxo-1-thia-4,7,10,13,16,19-hexazacyclodocosane-3-carbonyl]amino]-4-oxobutanoyl]amino]-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl]amino]hexanoyl]amino]-14-(1H-imidazol-5-ylmethyl)-4,8,20-trimethyl-3,6,12,15,21-pentaoxo-9,19-dithia-2,5,13,16,22-pentazabicyclo[9.9.2]docosane-17-carbonyl]amino]-3-hydroxypropanoyl]amino]-3-methylpentanoyl]amino]-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoyl]amino]-3-methylbutanoyl]amino]prop-2-enoylamino]hexanoic acid
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nisin used for in cosmetics?
Nisin is used in cosmetic products as antimicrobial. Nisin is a polypeptide produced by the fermentation of Lactococcus lactis.
Is Nisin restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
No EU restriction annex is recorded for Nisin in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.
What is the CAS number of Nisin?
Nisin is listed with CAS number 1414-45-5 and EC number 215-807-5.
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