Compound Q&A
What is Colistin sulfate (CAS: 1264-72-8)?
Answer
Colistin sulfate is an antibiotic compound with the CAS number 1264-72-8. It is a sulfate salt of colistin, a cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic primarily used for treating serious gram-negative bacterial infections. Colistin sulfate has a molecular formula of C₃₄H₆₃NO₁₃S₂ and is known for its cationic surfactant properties, which contribute to its antimicrobial activity. It is commonly available as a powder or solution and is used in veterinary medicine and human healthcare.
About
CAS No
1264-72-8
English Name
Colistin sulfate
Molecular Formula
C52H98N16O13
Molecular Weight
1155.46 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(C)CCCC(=O)N[C@@H](CCN)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCN)C(=O)N[C@H]1CCNC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](NC1=O)CCN)CC(C)C)CC(C)C)CCN)CCN)[C@@H](C)O
InChIKey
YKQOSKADJPQZHB-QNPLFGSASA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08