Zithrax

Safety (MSDS) data for azithromycin

Safety (MSDS) data for azithromycin


General

    Synonyms: N-methyl-11-aza-10-deoxo-10-dihydroerythromycin A, zithromax, sumamed, 1-Oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one,13-((2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-1-3-O-methyl-alpha-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl)-oxy)-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,6,8,10,12,14-heptamethyl-11-((3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-beta-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl)oxy)
    Use: antibacterial agent, antibiotic
    Molecular formula: C38H72N2O12
    CAS No: 83905-01-5
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Physical data

    Appearance: white crystalline powder
    Melting point: 113 - 115 C
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    Water solubility: slight

Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

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