| Description | Lankamycin is a macrolide antibiotic from various strains of Streptomyces. It may have significant activity against some Gram positive bacteria. |
| Synonyms | Kujimycin B, A20338-N2, Antibiotic A-20338-N2, A-20338-N2, A 20338-N2 |
| molecular weight | 833.01 |
| Molecular formula | C42H72O16 |
| CAS | 30042-37-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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