Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
18883-66-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Streptozotocin is a cytotoxic antibiotic derived from Streptomyces achromogenes, primarily used for inducing diabetes in research models. Its molecular formula is C8H15N3O7 and CAS number is 18883-66-4.
Strictly restricted to laboratory use; not approved for human therapy outside clinical trials. Requires storage at -20°C in dark, dry conditions. Handling demands PPE due to mutagenic and carcinogenic risks.