Synonyms: N-Methyl-11-aza-10-deoxo-10-dihydroerythromycin A; CP-62993
Formula: C38H72N2O12 · 2H2O
Formula Weight: 785.02
CAS No.: 117772-70-0
Biochem/physiol Actions: Azithromycin dihydrate is a macrolide antibiotic, azalide subclass. It binds to the 50S subunit of the 70S bacterial ribosomes and inhibits RNA-dependent protein synthesis in bacterial cells. Azithromycin also has anti-immunomodulatory/anti-inflammatory properties, which make it useful in treating cystic fibrosis.
Grade: certified reference material
Packaging: pkg of 1 g
Pharmacopeia Traceability: traceable to USP 1046056