CAS No.: 6990-06-3 Formula: C31H48O6
Weight: 516.70900
Synonyms: Fusidate sodium; Fucidic acid; FUCIDIN; (2Z)-2-[(3R,4S,5S,8S,9S,10S,11R,13R,14S,16S)-16-acetyloxy-3,11-dihydroxy-4,8,10,14-tetramethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,13,15,16-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-ylidene]-6-methylhept-5-enoic acid; Fusidate; Ramycin; fusdic acid; Fucidin acid; Fucithalmic; FusidicAcid; Diethanolamine fusidate; Fusidine;
Fusidic acid is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that is often used topically in creams and eyedrops but may also be given systemically as tablets or injections. The global problem of advancing antimicrobial resistance has led to a renewed interest in its use recently.