Colistin A

SKU: orb1987100

Description

Colistin A is an antibiotic generated by certain strains of the bacteria Paenibacillus polymyxa. Colistin is a mixture of the cyclic polypeptides colistin A and B and belongs to the class of polypeptide antibiotics known as polymyxins. Colistin is effective against most Gram-negative bacilli.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 7722-44-3
• MW: 1169.46
• Purity: 98.00%
• Formula: C₅₃H₁₀₀N₁₆O₁₃
• SMILES: N(C([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC(CCCC[C@H](CC)C)=O)CCN)=O)[C@@H](C)O)=O)CCN)=O)[C@@H]1C(=O)N[C@@H](CCN)C(=O)N[C@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCN)C(=O)N[C@@]([C@@H](C)O)(C(=O)NCC1)[H]

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

24825758