Erythromycin | CAS 114-07-8 | USP/EP Grade | Ausamics
Erythromycin Powder
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Erythromycin Powder is a powerful macrolide antibiotic used in microbiology and laboratory research. It exhibits broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against a range of sensitive organisms and is widely used in controlled research, antimicrobial investigations, and microbiological testing workflows.
Its mechanism of action involves inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, specifically the 23S ribosomal RNA of susceptible bacteria. This interaction disrupts the peptidyl transferase center, which is essential for peptide bond formation during protein translation, thereby inhibiting bacterial growth.
Erythromycin is effective against many Gram-positive bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis, and Staphylococcus aureus. It also shows activity against selected Gram-negative bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Bordetella pertussis, and Legionella pneumophila, as well as atypical organisms including Chlamydia trachomatis and Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
- Studies of antibacterial activity and resistance
- Research involving Gram-positive and selected Gram-negative bacteria
- Protein synthesis inhibition investigations
- Macrolide antibiotic comparison studies
- Reference material for laboratory testing workflows
- Research involving atypical bacterial pathogens
Safety Data Sheet
Erythromycin Powder | Cat. ASA-2010
| Component | Specification | Function / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin | Main component | Macrolide antibiotic |
| CAS Number | 114-07-8 | Chemical identifier |
| Molecular Formula | C37H67NO13 | Reference formula |
| Molecular Weight | 733.93 g/mol | Reference molecular weight |
Certificate of Analysis
Erythromycin Powder | Cat. ASA-2010
| No. | Test / Criteria | Method | Specification / Limit | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Visual inspection | Conforms to standard powder appearance | Conforms | PASS |
| 2 | Identification | Reference / approved method | Conforms to product identity | Conforms | PASS |
| 3 | Molecular Weight Reference | Specification review | 733.93 g/mol | Conforms | PASS |
| 4 | Molecular Formula Reference | Specification review | C37H67NO13 | Conforms | PASS |
| 5 | Handling Quality | Internal QC | Conforms to internal specification | Conforms | PASS |