Compound Q&A
What is Azithromycin (CAS: 83905-01-5)?
Answer
Azithromycin, with CAS number 83905-01-5, is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Its chemical formula is C38H68N2O12. It is a white to off-white powder with good solubility in water. Azithromycin works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, making it effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is commonly prescribed for respiratory and skin infections.
About
CAS No
83905-01-5
English Name
Azithromycin
Molecular Formula
C38H72N2O12
Molecular Weight
748.9960000000002 g/mol
SMILES
CCC1C(C(C(N(CC(CC(C(C(C(C(C(=O)O1)C)OC2CC(C(C(O2)C)O)(C)OC)C)OC3C(C(CC(O3)C)N(C)C)O)(C)O)C)C)C)O)(C)O
InChIKey
MQTOSJVFKKJCRP-BICOPXKESA-N
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