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Polymyxin B sulfate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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About This Item

CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

polymyxin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C48H82N16O13.H2O4S/c1-27(2)24-37-47(76)59-32(11-19-52)41(70)56-31(10-18-51)43(72)61-35(14-22-65)39(68)54-21-13-34(45(74)57-33(12-20-53)44(73)64-38(48(77)63-37)25-28-6-4-3-5-7-28)60-42(71)30(9-17-50)58-46(75)36(15-23-66)62-40(69)29(8-16-49)55-26-67;1-5(2,3)4/h3-7,26-27,29-38,65-66H,8-25,49-53H2,1-2H3,(H,54,68)(H,55,67)(H,56,70)(H,57,74)(H,58,75)(H,59,76)(H,60,71)(H,61,72)(H,62,69)(H,63,77)(H,64,73);(H2,1,2,3,4)

InChI key

HNDFYNOVSOOGDU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Polymyxin B sulfate is a sulfate salt of polymyxin kind, produced by the growth of Bacillus polymyxa (Prazmowski) Migula (Family Bacillaceae) or by mixing different salts.

Application

Polymyxin B sulfate USP Reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial tests and assays. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Bacitracin and Polymyxin B Sulfate Topical Aerosol®
  • Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ointment
  • Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution
  • Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ointment
  • Polymyxin B Sulfate and Hydrocortisone Otic Solution
  • Chloramphenicol and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment
  • Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Legal Information

Aerosol is a registered trademark of Cytec Technology Corp.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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