Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Lincomycin hydrochloride (CAS: 859-18-7)?
Answer
Lincomycin hydrochloride (CAS: 859-18-7) is primarily used in the treatment of bacterial infections, including respiratory, skin, and soft tissue infections. It is also used in veterinary medicine for livestock and companion animals. In research, it serves as a tool for studying antibiotic resistance and bacterial growth mechanisms. Its applications are supported by its broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive bacteria.
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
