Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
1405-20-5
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Polymyxin B sulfate (CAS: 1405-20-5) is a cationic polypeptide antibiotic produced via fermentation of Bacillus polymyxa. It functions by disrupting bacterial cell membranes. The molecular formula is typically represented as a complex mixture with the sulfate salt form.
Strictly limited to hospital settings due to nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity risks. Store under refrigerated conditions (< 8°C) in dry, light-protected environments to maintain stability.