Blasticidin S HCl

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Description

An aminohexosylcytosine nucleoside that inhibits protein synthesis. It has also been shown to induce apoptosis in certain models.

Specifications

Cas No.	3513-03-9
Product ID	B4402
Product Name	Blasticidin S HCl
Formula Wt.	458.5
Melting Point	224^oC-225^oC(dec)
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents.
Stability	Toxic. Protect from moisture.
Store Temp	+4^oC
References	Johnson CR, Jiffar T, Fischer UM et al. Leukemia. 17:2140-8 (2003). Petropoulos AD, Xaplanteri MA, Dinos GP et al. J of Biol Chem. 279:26518-25 (2004).