Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Distamycin A |
| Catalog Number: | M22494 |
| CAS Number: | 636-47-5 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C22H27N9O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 481.51 |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Distamycin A (Stallimycin, NSC-82150), an oligopeptide antibiotic, is a minor groove binder which binds to B-form DNA, preferentially at A/T rich sites.Distamycin A can change Enediyne-induced DNA cleavage sites and enhances apoptosis. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |