Monensin sodium

Introduction

Monensin sodium is used as an industrial antimicrobial agent in ethanol production to control bacterial contamination (specifically Lactobacillus) and in sugar processing to prevent microbial growth

Purpose

• Controls Gram-positive bacteria (especially Lactobacillus)

• Acts as an ionophore disrupting bacterial cell ion balance

Application

• Molasses-based ethanol plants

• Grain fermentation units

• Sugar industry fermentation processes

Benefits

• Improves ethanol yield

• Reduces lactic acid formation

• Enhances yeast efficiency