Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
108212-75-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Calicheamicin is a potent antibiotic used in targeted cancer therapy. Produced via fermentation of Saccharopolyspora erythraea, it functions as an enediyne antibiotic. Its molecular formula is C56H78N2O24S, with CAS No. 106396-22-7.
Strictly limited to clinical settings due to extreme cytotoxicity. Requires specialized PPE including respiratory protection during handling. Must be stored at -20°C in sealed, light-resistant containers to prevent degradation.