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Thermo Scientific Chemicals (-)-Erythromycin, 98%
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by binding the 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibiting polypeptide formation
• Erythromycin was isolated from Saccharopolyspora erythraea
Applications
• Erythromycin can be used to disrupt the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
• Erythromycin has been shown to have motor effects in the gastrointestinal system and can be used for laboratory research on migrating motor complex activity

Specifications
Specifications
Type | (-)-Erythromycin |
Physical Form | Powder |
Melting Point | 138.0°C to 140.0°C |
Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
Packaging | Plastic Bottle |
Specific Rotation | −74.50° (20°C c=2,ethanol) |
Water | 6.5% max. (K.F.) |
Color | White to Yellow |
Quantity | 5 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 204-040-1 |
RTECSNumber | KF4375000 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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