Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
20449-79-0
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Melittin is a potent peptide toxin isolated from bee venom, widely utilized in biochemical research. Its molecular formula is C59H102N16O16S (CAS: 9002-78-4). The core production process involves extraction from Apis mellifera followed by high-performance liquid chromatography purification.
Strictly limited to laboratory research; not approved for direct human clinical therapy. Requires storage at -20°C under inert atmosphere. Personnel must wear PPE due to high hemolytic activity and potential respiratory sensitization.