Ristocetin

Name:
Ristocetin
Detailed information:
An antibiotic produced by the fermentation of Nocardia lurida, a species of Actinomycetes. The antibiotic has two components, ristocetin A and ristocetin B. The commercial product is a lyophilized preparation representing a mixture of A and B, of which B is no more than 25%.

Properties:

White or tan crystals or powder; practically odorless. Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in organic solvents.

Grade:

USP.

Use:

Medicine.