Chemisty and Biological Activity
Chemical Formula
C37H67NO13
Chemical Name
(3R,4S,5S,6R,7R,9R,11R,12R,13R,14R)-6-[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-dimethylamino-3- hydroxy-6-methyl-oxan-2-yl]oxy-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy-4- [(2S,4R,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyl-oxan-2-yl]oxy- 3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-1-oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione
Chemical Structure
Molecular Weight
733.927 g/mol
Physical State
Solid
Melting Point
191 oC
Water Solubility
Slightly soluble (1.44 mg/L)
Isoelectric Point
8.88
Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)
Not Available
Primary Drug Target
Name | 23S rRNA of 50S ribosomal subunit | Gene Name | ermC | Synonyms | 23S rRNA methylase leader peptide; Erythromycin resistance leader peptide | Specific Function | This peptide is involved in the control mechanism of the synthesis of the erythromycin resistance protein |
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