Properties
Description
Polymyxin B sulphate, soluble in water and insoluble in DMSO and ethanol, has strong immunosuppressant properties.
Molecular Formula
C56H10N16O17S
Solubility
DMSO: Insoluble; Water: 86 mg/mL (66.07 mM); Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Polymyxin B sulphate inhibits bacterial cell membrane integrity, making it useful for studying Gram-negative bacterial infections.