Description
Dirithromycin is a semi-synthetic derivative of Erythromycin, and an antibacterial. The compound is a more lipid soluble prodrug of 9S-erythromycyclamine.
MolecularFormula
C42H78N2O14
SMILEs
CC[C@@H]1[C@@]([C@@H]2[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C[C@@]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O1)C)O[C@H]3C[C@@]([C@H]([C@@H](O3)C)O)(C)OC)C)O[C@H]4[C@@H]([C@H](C[C@H](O4)C)N(C)C)O)(C)O)C)N[C@H](O2)COCCOC)C)(C)O
Appearance
Crystalline powder
BoilingPoint
871.8±65.0 ℃ at 760 mmHg
VapourPressure
0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25℃
PreparationUse
an orally active oxazine derivative of erythromycin, is a secondgeneration macrolide antibiotic
QualitySpecification
USP/EP