Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
108212-75-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Calicheamicin is a potent antibiotic enediyne produced by Saccharopolyspora spinosa. Its core mechanism involves DNA cleavage via diradical formation. Molecular formula: C52H74N10O26; CAS No.: 98912-30-8.
Strictly limited to hospital oncology settings due to extreme cytotoxicity. Requires Class II/III biological safety cabinets and impermeable PPE during handling. Store desiccated at -20°C under inert atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis.