Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Rifampicin (CAS: 13292-46-1)?
Answer
Rifampicin (CAS: 13292-46-1) is primarily used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial infections, especially tuberculosis. It is also employed in the management of leprosy, Legionnaires' disease, and certain types of meningitis. In research settings, it serves as a tool for studying bacterial resistance and is used in antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
About
CAS No
13292-46-1
English Name
Rifampicin
Molecular Formula
C43H58N4O12
Molecular Weight
822.9530000000003 g/mol
SMILES
CC1C=CC=C(C(=O)NC2=C(C(=C3C(=C2O)C(=C(C4=C3C(=O)C(O4)(OC=CC(C(C(C(C(C(C1O)C)O)C)OC(=O)C)C)OC)C)C)O)O)C=NN5CCN(CC5)C)C
InChIKey
JQXXHWHPUNPDRT-WLSIYKJHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
