Description
| Description | Polymyxin B sulphate is a mixture of polymyxins B1 and B2, obtained from Bacillus polymyxa strains. They are basic polypeptides of about eight amino acids and have cationic detergent action on cell membranes. Polymyxin B is used for infections with gram-negative organisms, but may be neurotoxic and nephrotoxic. |
| Synonyms | Poly-RX, Polymyxin B sulphate, Aerosporin, Polymyxin B sulfate (1404-26-8 free base), PMB |
| Molecular Weight |
1301.56 |
| Formula | C56H100N16O17S |
| CAS No. | 1405-20-5 |
Storage
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years
Solubility Information
H2O: 25 mg/mL
( < 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
