Erythromycin ≥98%

Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED

Synonyms: (-)-Erythromycin

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Erythromycin ≥98%
Erythromycin

Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibit protein synthesis


  • pKa=8.8
  • pH= 8.0 - 10.5


Mode of Action: Inhibits protein synthesis (elongation) at the level of transpeptidation (aminoacyl translocation A-site to P-site). Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.


This is an antimicrobial substance produced by the growth of certain strains of Streptomyces erythreus. It is a mixture consisting largely of erythromycin A with lesser amounts of erythromycins B and C.


White powder


Slightly Soluble in Water (~2 mg/mL); Moderately Soluble in Ether, Ethylene Dichloride, Amyl Acetate; Freely Soluble in Alcohols (Ethanol - 50 mg/mL), Acetone, Chloroform, Acetonitrile, Ethyl Acetate. Soluble in 2 M Hydrochloric Acid (50 mg/mL)

Formula: C₃₇H₆₇NO₁₃
MW: 733.95 g/mol
Melting Pt: 135…140 °C
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00084654
CAS Number: 114-07-8
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