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fusidic acid

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;


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Description

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.

Basic Information
CAS No.:
6990-06-3
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;
Formula:
C31H48O6
Molecular Weight:
516.70900
PSA:
104.06000
LogP:
5.66610
Properties
Appearance & Character:
White to Off-White
Density:
1.16g/cm³
Melting Point:
190-192ºC
Boiling Point:
635ºC
Flash Point:
Storage Conditions:
Sealed in dry,2-8°C
Safety Info
Customs Code:
2942000000
Hazard Category Code:
R22
Security Instructions:
S36
Dangerous Goods Sign:
Xn