Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Vancomycin (CAS: 1404-90-6)?
Answer
Vancomycin (CAS: 1404-90-6) is primarily used in healthcare to combat severe infections such as endocarditis, osteomyelitis, and bloodstream infections caused by gram-positive bacteria. It is also employed in veterinary medicine and research for antimicrobial studies. As a last-line antibiotic, Vancomycin plays a vital role in treating drug-resistant bacterial strains, including MRSA, in clinical settings.
About
CAS No
1404-90-6
English Name
Vancomycin
Molecular Formula
C66H75Cl2N9O24
Molecular Weight
1449.27 g/mol
SMILES
CNC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC1C(O)c2ccc(Oc3cc4cc(Oc5ccc(cc5Cl)C(O)C5NC(=O)C(NC(=O)C4NC(=O)C(CC(N)=O)NC1=O)c1ccc(O)c(c1)-c1c(O)cc(O)cc1C(NC5=O)C(O)=O)c3OC1OC(CO)C(O)C(O)C1OC1CC(C)(N)C(O)C(C)O1)c(Cl)c2
InChIKey
MYPYJXKWCTUITO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
