Colistin

粘菌素

Also known as: Polymyxin E, Colimycin, Colomycin, Polymyxin E1, Polymyxin E2

Colistin (CAS 1066-17-7) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C52H98N16O13 and a molecular weight of 1155.43000 g/mol. It is also known as Polymyxin E, Colimycin and Colomycin. Key properties include a boiling point of 1536.8ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.25g/cm3 and a flash point of 883.3ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 1066-17-7
Jingsj CID: J-1956088-7
Molecular Formula: C₅₂H₉₈N₁₆O₁₃
Chinese Name: 粘菌素
Molecular Weight: 1155.43000 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	1536.8ºC at 760mmHg
Density	1.25g/cm3
Flash Point	883.3ºC
Exact Mass	1154.75000
PSA	490.66000
LogP	1.53520
Vapor Pressure	0mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.573

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Silpak Biswas, et al. Colistin: an update on the antibiotic of the 21st century. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2012 Aug;10(8):917-34. [2]. Jian Li, et al. Pharmacokinetics of colistin methanesulphonate and colistin in rats following an intravenous dose of colistin methanesulphonate. [3]. Michael T Eadon, et al. Cell cycle arrest in a model of colistin nephrotoxicity. Physiol Genomics. 2013 Oct 1;45(19):877-88.

Additional Information

[1]. Silpak Biswas, et al. Colistin: an update on the antibiotic of the 21st century. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2012 Aug;10(8):917-34. [2]. Jian Li, et al. Pharmacokinetics of colistin methanesulphonate and colistin in rats following an intravenous dose of colistin methanesulphonate. [3]. Michael T Eadon, et al. Cell cycle arrest in a model of colistin nephrotoxicity. Physiol Genomics. 2013 Oct 1;45(19):877-88.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Colistin?

The CAS number of Colistin is 1066-17-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Colistin?

Colistin has molecular formula C52H98N16O13 and molecular weight 1155.43000 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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