Compound Q&A
What is Rifamycin sodium (CAS: 14897-39-3)?
Answer
Rifamycin sodium is an antibiotic compound used primarily in the treatment of bacterial infections. It belongs to the rifamycin class of drugs and has the chemical formula C25H34N4O11. This compound is known for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, particularly against mycobacteria, and is typically used in pharmaceutical formulations for its effectiveness in combating tuberculosis and other serious infections.
About
CAS No
14897-39-3
English Name
Rifamycin sodium
Molecular Formula
C37H47NNaO12
Molecular Weight
720.76 g/mol
SMILES
CO[C@H]1/C=C/O[C@@]2(C)Oc3c(C2=O)c2c(O)cc(c(c2c(c3C)O)O)/N=C(/C(=C\C=C\[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]1C)OC(=O)C)C)O)C)O)C)/C)\O.[Na]
InChIKey
URCDBMLCEGDNOK-NLYBMVFSSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
