Lincomycin HCl is a lincosamide antibiotic with a very similar mechanism of action to macrolide antibiotics. Lincomycin HCl is freely soluble in aqueous solution at 29.3 mg/mL.
CAS Number
7179-49-9
Molecular Formula
C18H34N2O6S · HCl · H2O
Molecular Weight
461.02
Mechanism of Action
Lincosamide antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth by targeting the 50S ribosomal subunit preventing peptide bond formation and translocation during protein synthesis. Resistance to lincomycin is commonly attributed to mutations in 50S rRNA preventing lincomycin binding allowing the cell to synthesize proteins free of error.
Storage Conditions
2-8 °C
Tariff Code
2941.90.5000
Spectrum
Lincomycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic commonly used to target streptococcal and staphylococcal infections.
Appearance
White or off-White Crystalline Powder
Source
Streptomyces lincolnensis.
Impurity Profile
Limit of Lincomycin B: ≤5.0%
Water Content (Karl Fisher)
3.0 - 6.0%
pH
3.0 - 5.5
Optical Rotation
+135° to +150°
Assay
Not less than 790 µg/mg