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Polymyxin B sulfate

CAS 1405-20-5 C55H96N16O13 · 2H2SO4 MW 1385.61 In stock
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Overview

A high-purity antibiotics supplied by Molekula across research and bulk scale.

Specifications

Property Value
Appearance White to off-white powder
Conclusion Conforms to USP35
Heavy metals ≤20ppm
Identification Liquid chromatography: conforms
pH 5 - 7
Loss on Drying ≤6%
Solubility Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in Ethanol
Sulfate 15.5% - 17.5%
Particle Size ≤30µm
Specific optical rotation -78° - -90°
Phenylalanine 9.0%-12.0%
Pyrogens Meets the requirements
Sulfated ash ≤0.75%
Total viable aerobic count ≤100cfu/g
Potency (Dry Basis) ≥ 6500 IU/mg

Storage & handling

Property Value
Storage Temperature 2 to 8 °C
Shelf Life 24 months
Acidity Neutral

Identification

Property Value
CAS Number 1405-20-5
Molecular Formula C55H96N16O13 · 2H2SO4
Molecular Weight 1385.61
SMILES CCC(C)CCCCC(=O)NC(CCN)C(=O)NC(C(C)O)C(=O)NC(CCN)C(=O)NC1CCNC(=O)C(NC(=O)C(NC(=O)C(NC(=O)C(NC(=O)C(NC(=O)C(NC1=O)CCN)CC2=CC=CC=C2)CC(C)C)CCN)CCN)C(C)O.OS(=O)(=O)O
REACH Code Y113
Tariff Code 29419000

Safety & GHS

Warning
  • GHS pictogram — Explosive Explosive GHS01

Hazard statements

  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H332 Harmful if inhaled
  • H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

  • P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
  • P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
  • P304+341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
  • P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

For research and industrial use only

Not for use in food, drugs, household, or in or on humans or animals. Consult the Safety Data Sheet before handling.

Documents

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Pricing & pack sizes

Pack sizes & pricing

  • 1 g

    £44.77 · per pack

  • 5 g

    £147.11 · per pack

Prices exclude VAT/sales tax and shipping. Bulk and custom pack sizes available on request.

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