Molekula
Azithromycin
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Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a range of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Available with CAS number 83905-01-5, molecular formula C38H72N2O12, and molecular weight 748.9845 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperatures. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Azithromycin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — $58.70 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Water | 4.0 - 5.0% |
| Specific rotation | -45 Deg C - -49 Deg C |
| Heavy metals | ≤25ppm |
| Identification | (a) IR (b) HPLC |
| pH | 9.0 - 11.0 |
| Assay | 945 - 1030ug/mg |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.3% |
| Crystallinity | Meets the requirements |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 451 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Amorphous solid |
| Melting Point | 113-115 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol and DSMO, minimally soluble in water |
| pKa | pKa = 8.5 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 4.02 |
Source: PubChem CID 447043 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 20077299 |
| CAS Number | 83905-01-5 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-11-[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-(dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-13-[(2R,4R,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,5,6,8,10,12,14-heptamethyl-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one |
| EC Number | 617-500-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C38H72N2O12 |
| Molecular Weight | 748.9845 |
| Exact Mass | 748.5085 |
| SMILES | CC[C@@H]1[C@@]([C@@H]([C@H](N(C[C@@H](C[C@@]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O1)C)O[C@H]2C[C@@]([C@H]([C@@H](O2)C)O)(C)OC)C)O[C@H]3[C@@H]([C@H](C[C@H](O3)C)N(C)C)O)(C)O)C)C)C)O)(C)O |
| InChIKey | MQTOSJVFKKJCRP-BICOPXKESA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C38H72N2O12/c1-15-27-38(10,46)31(42)24(6)40(13)19-20(2)17-36(8,45)33(52-35-29(41)26(39(11)12)16-21(3)48-35)22(4)30(23(5)34(44)50-27)51-28-18-37(9,47-14)32(43)25(7)49-28/h20-33,35,41-43,45-46H,15-19H2,1-14H3/t20-,21-,22+,23-,24-,25+,26+,27-,28+,29-,30+,31-,32+,33-,35+,36-,37-,38-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 447043 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2941.90.5000 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P284 Wear respiratory protection
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Azasite
- Azenil
- aziromycin
- Azithrocin
- Azithromycine
- Azithromycinum
- Azitrocin
- Hemomycin
- Zithromax
- Zitromax
Frequently asked questions
What is Azithromycin used for?
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Azithromycin?
The chemical formula is C38H72N2O12 and the molecular weight is 748.9845 g/mol.
How should Azithromycin be stored?
Azithromycin should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Azithromycin does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Azithromycin in research-grade purity suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Azithromycin in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Azithromycin in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of Azithromycin?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
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