Polymyxin B sulfate, cationic surfactant antibiotic agent (ab143683)
Key features and details
- Cationic surfactant antibiotic agent
- CAS Number: 1405-20-5
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Bacilus polymyxa
Overview
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Product name
Polymyxin B sulfate, cationic surfactant antibiotic agent -
Description
Cationic surfactant antibiotic agent -
Biological description
Cationic surfactant antibiotic agent. Mixture of polymyxins B1 and B2. Increases the permeability of the cell membrane. Shows bactericidal effects against Gram-negative bacteria in vivo. -
CAS Number
1405-20-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
1385.61 -
Molecular formula
C56H100N16O17S -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one week. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Bacilus polymyxa
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Research areas