Colistin sulfate
硫酸粘杆菌素
Also known as: Colistin sulphate, Polymyxin E, Polymyxin E sulfate, Colistin sulfate salt, Colistin, Belcomycin, Colomycin, Colistin sulfate (1:1) (salt), N-[(2S)-4-amino-1-[[(2S,3R)-1-[[(2S)-4-amino-1-oxo-1-[[(3S,6S,9S,12S,15R,18S,21S)-6,9,18-tris(2-aminoethyl)-3-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-12,15-bis(2-methylpropyl)-2,5,8,11,14,17,20-heptaoxo-1,4,7,10,13,16,19-heptazacyclotricos-21-yl]amino]butan-2-yl]amino]-3-hydroxy-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxobutan-2-yl]-6-methyloctanamide sulfate
Colistin sulfate (CAS 1264-72-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula 2(C₅₂H₉₈N₁₆O₁₃)·5(H₂SO₄) and a molecular weight of 2801.27 g/mol. It is also known as Colistin sulphate, Polymyxin E and Polymyxin E sulfate. Key properties include a melting point of 200-220°C, a boiling point of 1537.3±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 883.5±34.3 °C. GHS signal word: Danger. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1264-72-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1107875-9
- Molecular Formula
- 2(CHNO)5(HSO)
- Chinese Name
- 硫酸粘杆菌素
- Molecular Weight
- 2801.27 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 200-220°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 1537.3±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 883.5±34.3 °C |
GHS Safety & Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Colistin sulfate?
The CAS number of Colistin sulfate is 1264-72-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Colistin sulfate?
Colistin sulfate has molecular formula 2(C₅₂H₉₈N₁₆O₁₃)·5(H₂SO₄) and molecular weight 2801.27 g/mol.
Is Colistin sulfate hazardous?
Colistin sulfate has GHS signal word Danger.
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