16-membered macrolide antibiotic. Broad spectrum antimicrobial. Antibacterial and antifungal. Protein biosynthesis inhibitor.Source:Streptomyces bikiniensisFormula:C35H56O14 Solubility:DMSO or acetoneMolecular Weight:~700.8Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
