Surfactin
| Identifiers | |
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| 3D model (JSmol) | |
| ChEMBL | |
| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.110.185 | 
| PubChem CID | |
| CompTox Dashboard (EPA) | |
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| Properties | |
| C53H93N7O13 | |
| Molar mass | 1036.3 g/mol | 
| Surface tension: | |
| 9.4 × 10−6 M (pH 8.7) | |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
| Identifiers | |
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| Symbol | N/A | 
| TCDB | 1.D.11 | 
| OPM superfamily | 163 | 
| OPM protein | 2npv | 
Surfactin is a cyclic lipopeptide, commonly used as an antibiotic for its capacity as a surfactant. It is an amphiphile capable of withstanding hydrophilic and hydrophobic environments. The Gram-positive bacterial species Bacillus subtilis produces surfactin for its antibiotic effects against competitors. Surfactin showcases antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and hemolytic effects.