Molekula
Erythromycin propionate
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Erythromycin propionate is a macrolide antibiotic used primarily in veterinary and human medicine to treat bacterial infections, particularly respiratory, skin, and soft tissue infections. It is also used as an ester prodrug in oral dosage forms such as suspensions for systemic treatment. This chemical has a CAS number of 134-36-1, with the molecular formula C40H71NO14 and a molecular weight of 789.99. It should be stored at ambient conditions and carries a signal word of Warning for safety classification. Molekula supplies Erythromycin propionate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Water | ≤3.0% |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| Solubility | Not very soluble in water, freely soluble in Ethanol, in Acetone and in Methylene Chloride |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.2% |
| Related Substances | ≤2.5% |
| Specific optical rotation | -82 to -86 |
| Potency | 850 units/mg |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 83089287 |
| CAS Number | 134-36-1 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-(dimethylamino)-2-[[(3R,4S,5S,6R,7R,9R,11R,12R,13S,14R)-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy-4-[(2R,4R,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-2,10-dioxo-oxacyclotetradec-6-yl]oxy]-6-methyloxan-3-yl] propanoate |
| EC Number | 205-140-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C40H71NO14 |
| Molecular Weight | 789.99 |
| Exact Mass | 789.4875 |
| SMILES | CC[C@@H]1[C@@]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)[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)OC(=O)CC)(C)O)C)C)O)(C)O |
| InChIKey | TYQXKHPOXXXCTP-CSLYCKPJSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C40H71NO14/c1-15-27-40(11,48)33(44)22(5)30(43)20(3)18-38(9,47)35(55-37-32(53-28(42)16-2)26(41(12)13)17-21(4)50-37)23(6)31(24(7)36(46)52-27)54-29-19-39(10,49-14)34(45)25(8)51-29/h20-27,29,31-35,37,44-45,47-48H,15-19H2,1-14H3/t20-,21-,22+,23+,24-,25+,26+,27-,29+,31+,32-,33-,34+,35-,37+,38-,39-,40-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 71277 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29415000 |
| Tariff Code | 2941500000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- erythromycin A 2'-propanoate
- Erythromycin propionate (USAN)
- erythromycin-estolate
- Erythromycin, 2'-propanoate
- Erythromycin, 2'-propionate
- Monopropionylerythromycin
- Propiocine
- propionyl eryhthromycin
- Propionylerythromycin
- Spectrum_001189
Frequently asked questions
What is erythromycin propionate used for?
Erythromycin propionate is primarily used as an antibiotic in veterinary medicine, particularly for treating respiratory and skin infections in animals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of erythromycin propionate?
The chemical formula is C₄₀H₇₁NO₁₄, and the molecular weight is 789.99 g/mol.
What is the signal word and safety classification for this product?
The signal word is Warning, indicating it requires standard handling precautions but is not highly hazardous.
What grades or purities of erythromycin propionate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies pharmaceutical-grade erythromycin propionate suitable for veterinary and research applications.
Can Molekula supply erythromycin propionate in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide bulk quantities of erythromycin propionate, with minimum order quantities and packaging options available upon request.
What documentation comes with an order of erythromycin propionate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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