Blasticidin S
[CAS 2079-00-7]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antibiotics >> Agricultural antibiotics
• Name: Blasticidin S
• Synonyms: Bla-S; 4-[[(3S)-3-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)methylamino]-1-oxopentyl]amino]-1-(4-amino-2-oxo-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl)-1,2,3,4-tetradeoxy-beta-D-erythro-hex-2-enopyranuronic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₂₆N₈O₅
• Molecular Weight: 422.44
• CAS Registry Number: 2079-00-7
• EC Number: 606-640-2

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (9.7 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.61±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 253-255 °C (decomp)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Otake, Noboru

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06 Danger
• Risk Statements: H300

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300