Colistin Sulfate Powder
Catalog Number: AS-2029
CAS Number: 1264-72-8
MW: 1266.73 g/mol
MF: C53H102N16O17S
Colistin Sulfate Powder a polypeptide antibiotic, Is effectively targeting Gram-negative bacteria, resistant to other drugs. It disrupts their cell membranes, leading to cell death, which usually treats conditions such as pneumonia or urinary tract infections.
In clinical, Colistin Sulfate Powder be used as a last-resort treatment for multidrug-resistant infection, particularly in critically ill patient.
Lab settings reliance on Colistin Sulfate Powder for susceptibilities testing guiding treatment plans by the determination of bacterial response to this antibiotic.
Furthermore, Colistin Sulfate Powder is played a vital role, in veterinary medicine, for treating bacterial infections in livestock and poultry.
Although generally well-tolerations, Colistin Sulfate Powders may cause side effect such as kidney damages and neurotoxicity which require careful monitoring during treatments.
Despite its effectiveness, concerns are growing over the rising of Colistin-resistant bacterial because of its widespread usage.
For Laboratory Use Only.
Colistin Sulfate Powder
Cat. Number AS-2029 CAS Number 1264-72-8 MDL Number MFCD00146495 Pubchem 310270455 Molecular Weight 1266.73 g/mol Molecular Formula C53H102N16O17S Storage Temperature +4°C Form and Color Powder to Crystalline powder / White to off-white to pale yellow Purity (HPLC – sum of Polymyxins) ≥ 77% Potency ≥ 19000 U/mg (dried basis) pH (1% solution) 4 – 6 Sulphated Ash ≤ 1% Water Content ≤ 15% 1H-NMR Spectrum Corresponds to assigned spectrum Synonym Polymyxin E