Properties
Description
Rifabutin, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is an effective DNA damage inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of DNA damage by inhibiting RNA-DNA polymerase.
Molecular Formula
C46H62N4O11
Titer
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 59 mg/mL (69.65 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 39 mg/mL (46.04 mM)
Stability
In its lyophilized form, the chemical remains stable for 36 months.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Rifabutin is a DNA damage inhibitor that plays a key role in inhibiting bacterial RNA polymerase, which disrupts bacterial protein synthesis.
Storage
Store at -20ºC, and keep desiccated.
