Erythromycin estolate, a derivative of Erythromycin, is the lauryl sulfate salt of the proprionic ester of Erythromycin. It acts as a bacteriostatic agent, and has a role as an enzyme inhibitor. Erythromycin estolate is freely soluble in organic solvents but practically insoluble in water.
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CAS Number
3521-62-8
Molecular Formula
C40H71NO14 · C12H26SO4
Molecular Weight
1056.39 g/mol
Mechanism of Action
Macrolide antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth by targeting the 50S ribosomal subunit preventing peptide bond formation and translocation during protein synthesis.Resistance to Erythromycin is commonly attributed to mutations in 50S rRNA preventing erythromycin binding allowing the cell to synthesize proteins free of error.
Storage Conditions
Light sensitive
Tariff Code
2941.50.0000
Spectrum
Erythromycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly targeting targeting Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. It is also effective against Mycoplasmas including Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
