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B2104 Blasticidin A CAS: 100513-53-9

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References
CAS Number
100513-53-9
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C58H107NO23
Molecular Weight
1186.5
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
4°C/-20°C

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.

Soluble in DMSO, DMF and methanol. Fairly soluble in water and ethanol.
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.
References
1. Blasticidin, a new anti-phytopathogenic fungal substance. Part A. Fukunaga, K. et al. Bull. Agr. Chem. Soc. Jpn. 1955, 19, 181. 2. Blasticidin A as an Inhibitor of Aflatoxin Production by Aspergillus parasiticus. Sakuda S. et. al. J. Antibiot. 2000, 53, 1265.
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