Description
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces erythreus. It displays strong efficacy against gram-positive cocci and bacilli and some mycobacteria, mycoplasma, and spirochetes. In addition to its antimicrobial properties, erythromycin is a motilin receptor agonist that has been shown to inhibit respiratory glycoconjugate secretion in vitro. Erythromycin estolate is freely soluble in organic solvents.
Macrolide antibiotics are composed of a macrocyclic lactone ring attached to one or more deoxy sugars. They inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by irreversibly binding the P site of the 50s ribosome, preventing peptide bond formation and translocation.
Product Specifications
Erythromycin Estolate
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C40H71NO14 ∙ C12H26SO4
MW: 1,056.39 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at 2-8°C. This product is light sensitive.
PubChem Chemical ID: 441371
