Colistin sodium methanesulfonate, 500 mg

Colistin Sodium Methanesulfonate is available in professionally graded form for technical applications. It belongs to the polymyxin family of antibiotics, with a molecular formula of C27H49N5O11NaS3 and a molecular weight of 748.7 g/mol. This compound is a derivative of colistin, featuring a methanesulfonate group attached to the hydroxyl group at position 6 on the cyclic heptapeptide backbone. Colistin Sodium Methanesulfonate demonstrates potent activity against gram-negative bacteria, particularly those resistant to other antibiotics. Its unique structure allows it to interact with the lipid A component of bacterial cell walls, disrupting their integrity and leading to cell death. This compound is supplied as a fine white powder, with a purity of 99% and packed in 500 mg units. It finds extensive applications in research and development of new antibiotic therapies.

• CAS Number: 8068-28-8