Azithromycin

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Description

A 16-membered ring macrolide found to have potent antibacterial action against gram-negative organisms.

Specifications

Cas No.	83905-01-5
Product ID	A9834
Product Name	Azithromycin
Chemical Name	[2R-(2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,- 14R)]-13-[(2,6-Dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-a- L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,6,8,10,12,14-heptamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3- (dimethylamio)-
Synonym	Azitrocin; Ribotrex; Sumamed; Zithromax; Zitromax
Formula Wt.	748.98
Melting Point	113^oC -115^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water.
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Retsema, J., Girard, A., Schelkly, W., et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 31:1939-47 (1987).