Monensin

Molecular Formula: C36H62O11
CAS Number: 17090-79-8
Appearance: Solid state, white crystals

Monensin is a polyether antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces cinnamonensis. It is widely used in ruminant animal feeds. Monensin is an ionophoric antibiotic used to treat bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections. Monensin is a polyether antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces cinnamonensis. It is widely used in ruminant animal feeds. Monensin is a polyether antibacterial agent, extracted from fermentation broth of Streptomyces Cinnamonensis. It has the antagonistic activity against fowl coccidiosis. Besides, it can also be used to promote the growth of fattening beef castles and lambs, to increase lactation of the dairy cows. For increased rate of weight gain; for the prevention and control of coccidiosis due to Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii in growing cattle on pasture or in dry lot(stocker and feeder cattle and dairy and beef replacement heifers)