Colistin sulfate is a polypeptide antibiotic which inhibits gram-negative bacteria by binding to lipopolysaccharides and phospholipids in the outer cell membrane of gram-negative bacteria.
Formal Name: Colistin, sulfate salt Synonyms: Polymyxin E Complex Molecular Formula: [C52H98N16O13]2 ? 5H2SO4 Formula Weight: 2801.3 CAS Number: 1264-72-8 Purity: ≥95% Formulation: A crystalline solid Solubility: PBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml Storage: Room temperature Stability: ≥ 2 years