Synonyms: (3aS,4R,7R,9R,10R,11R,13R,15R,15aR)-4-Ethyloctahydro-11-methoxy-3a,7,9,11,13,15-hexamethyl-1-[4-[4-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-imidazol-1-yl]butyl]-10-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-dimethylamino)-beta-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-2H-oxacyclotetradecino[4,3-d]oxazole-2,6,8,14(1H,7H,9H)-tetrone
Molecular Formula: C43H65N5O10
Molecular Weight: 812.0
Linear Structural Formula: C43H65N5O10
MDL Number: MFCD00943561
Purity: >=90% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Telithromycin is a ketolide antibiotic, the first to enter clinical use. It is used to treat mild to moderate respiratory infections. Telithromycin binds to the subunit 50S of the bacterial ribosome, interfering with bacterial protein synthesis.