Tacrolimus CAS NO.:104987-11-3 |
Tacrolimus is a macrolide immunosuppressant produced by Streptomyces tsukubaensis. Tacrolimus is used to prevent rejection of organ transplants. Tacrolimus is 10 to 100 times superior to cyclosporin in improving graft survival and preventing acute rejection after transplantation, but decreasing the toxin side effects. Specifications for Tacrolimus: Tests Specifications Description: A white or off-white crystalline powder Identification: IR and UV Spectrum Solubility: Soluble in carbinol, alcohol, ethyl acetate, chloroform and diethyl ether, and slightly soluble in n-hexyl alcohol and benzinum, but insoluble in water. Heavy Metals: ¡Ü20ppm Residue on ignition :¡Ü0.2% Total impurities: ¡Ü2.0% Tautomers I+II:¡Ü1.0% Assay(HPLC): ¡Ý98%
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