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Specifications

Blasticidin A is a high molecular weight tetramic acid with broad spectrum antifungal and antibacterial activity, first reported in 1955. Like many tetramic acids, blasticidin A is isolated as the stable calcium salt/complex. Blasticidin A and closely related aflastatin A are specific inhibitors of the production of the mycotoxin, aflatoxin by Aspergillus parasiticus.
Catalog #	B2104
	Soluble in DMSO, DMF and methanol. Fairly soluble in water and ethanol.
CAS Number	100513-53-9
Molecular Formula	C58H107NO23
Molecular Weight	1186.5
Source	Streptomyces sp.
Purity	> 98% by HPLC
Form	Yellow tan solid
Important Note	This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.