MELITTIN Property

Melting point:

>121°C (dec.)

Flash point:

112 °C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

Water (Slightly)

form 

White to off-white powder.

color 

White to Light Yellow

optical activity

-89.5221

Merck 

13,5846

Stability:

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T,Xn

Risk Statements 

23/24/25-21/22

Safety Statements 

36

RIDADR 

UN 3462 6.1/PG 1

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

OS3965000

F 

10-21

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

MELITTIN Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

solid

Uses

Antirheumatic drug.

Uses

MelittinTrifluoroacetic Acid Salt is the Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt version of Melittin which is an apoptosis inducer, a NF-κB inhibitor, and a PLA2 activator.

Definition

A polypeptide derived from bee venom that has strong antibacterial activity, especially against Staphylococcus aureus 80 which is resistant to penicillin. It inhibits growth of many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.