Capreomycin

Description

Capreomycin · CAS 11003-38-6 · C50H88N28O15. UNII 232HYX66HC. LogP: -9.609.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• White solid
• Soluble in water as disulfate salt.
• WHITE TO SLIGHTLY YELLOWISH WHITE, AMORPHOUS POWDER. ODORLESS. FREELY SOL IN WATER. PRACTICALLY INSOL IN MOST ORG SOLVENTS. /STERILE SULFATE SALT/
• Practically insol in most org solvents
• STABLE IN AQ SOLN @ PH 4-8; UNSTABLE IN STRONGLY ACIDIC OR STRONGLY BASIC SOLN /MIXT/
• SOLN DARKEN WITH NO LOSS OF POTENCY OR INCR IN TOXICITY; PROTECT FROM HEAT & MOISTURE /STERILE SULFATE SALT/

Documented Uses

• Active against strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis found in humans
• THERAP CAT: Antibacterial (tuberculostatic)
• ... second-line injectable anti-tuberculosis drug
• ... Produced by Streptomyces capreolus
• Mixture of capreomycins IA, IB, IIA, and IIB in the approx percentages, 25%, 67%, 3%, and 6%.
• Polypeptide antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces capreolus ... complex of 4 microbiologically active components which have been characterized in part; however, complete structural determination of all components has not been established /Sulfate/

Synonyms

Capostatin; Capreomicin; Capreomicina; Capreomycine; Capromycin; Capreomycin Complex; RefChem:123292; CHEBI:3371; DTXSID8040989; J04AB30; 11003-38-6; 232HYX66HC; Capastat; capreomycin; Capreomycinum; Kapreomycin

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Capreomycin?

CAS 11003-38-6; molecular formula C50H88N28O15; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Capreomycin known by?

Capostatin, Capreomicin, Capreomicina, Capreomycine, Capromycin, Capreomycin Complex.

What are the key physical properties of Capreomycin?

LogP: -9.609.

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