Compound Q&A
What is Lincomycin hydrochloride (CAS: 859-18-7)?
Answer
Lincomycin hydrochloride (CAS: 859-18-7) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the lincomycin class and is commonly used in veterinary medicine and human healthcare. Its chemical formula is C18H33ClN2O5S, and it is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, making it effective against gram-positive organisms.
About
CAS No
859-18-7
English Name
Lincomycin hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C18H35ClN2O6S
Molecular Weight
443.01 g/mol
SMILES
Cl.CCC[C@@H]1C[C@H](N(C)C1)C(=O)N[C@H]([C@@H](C)O)[C@H]2O[C@H](SC)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]2O
InChIKey
POUMFISTNHIPTI-BOMBIWCESA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
