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Blasticidin S hydrochloride

from Streptomyces griseochromogenes, ≥98% (HPLC), powder, protein syntheis inhibitor, Calbiochem®

Synonym(s):

Blasticidin S, Hydrochloride, Streptomyces griseochromogenes

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H26N8O5 · xHCl
CAS Number:
3513-03-9
Molecular Weight:
422.44 (free base basis)
MDL number:
MFCD02091640
UNSPSC Code:
51286700
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Blasticidin S, Hydrochloride, Streptomyces griseochromogenes,

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

Quality Level

100

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

color

white to off-white

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Nucleoside antibiotic that specifically inhibits protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Suitable for selection of cells carrying plasmids conferring blasticidin resistance. Blasticidin resistance is conferred by the blasticidin S deaminase genes (bsr from Bacillus cereus or BSD from Aspergillus terreus), whose products convert blasticidin S to a non-toxic deaminohydroxy derivative.
Nucleoside antibiotic that specifically inhibits protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Suitable for use as a dominant selectable marker in conjunction with blasticidin S resistant plasmids. Blasticidin S resistance is conferred by the blasticidin S deaminase gene (bcr), which converts blastisidin S to a nontoxic deaminohydroxy derivative.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
protein synthesis

Warning

Toxicity: Highly Toxic (H)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Aqueous stock solutions (pH ≤7) are stable for up to 1 year at -20°C. Avoid alkaline pH. Do not subject to freeze/thaw cycles; upon thawing any aliquots, discard the unused portion.

Other Notes

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Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H300

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 1 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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