Fusidic acid

Alternative_name

(3a,4a,8a,9b,11a,13a,147b,167b,17Z)-16-(Acetyloxy)-3,11-dihydroxy-29-nordammara-17(20),24-dien-21-oic acid, Flucidin, Fucithalmic, Ramycin
Description

Fusidic Acid is a bacteriostatic antibiotic derived from the fungus Fusidium coccineum that acts as a bacterial protein synthesis inhibitor by preventing the turnover of elongation factor G (EF-G) from the ribosome. Fusidic acid is effective primarily on gram-positive bacteria. Suppresses nitric oxide lysis of pancreatic islet cells.
CAS Number

6990-06-3
Structure Available

Yes
Molecular Formula

C₃₁H₄₈O₆
Molecular Weight

516.72
Cell Permeable

False
Purity

≥98%
Solubilities

Do not take internally. Wear gloves and mask when handling the product! Avoid contact by all modes of exposure.
Handling

Do not take internally. Wear gloves and mask when handling the product! Avoid contact by all modes of exposure.
Tag Line

A bacteriostatic antibiotic
Storage Condition

-20ºC
Shipping Condition

Gel Pack
Shelf Life

36 months
MDL Number

MFCD00865135
PubChem CID

3000226
PubChem CID Link
SMILES

CC1C2CCC3(C(C2(CCC1O)C)C(CC4C3(CC(C4=C(CCC=C(C)C)C(=O)O)OC(=O)C)C)O)C
InChi

InChI=1S/C31H48O6/c1-17(2)9-8-10-20(28(35)36)26-22-15-24(34)27-29(5)13-12-23(33)18(3)21(29)11-14-30(27,6)31(22,7)16-25(26)37-19(4)32/h9,18,21-25,27,33-34H,8,10-16H2,1-7H3,(H,35,36)/b26-20-/t18-,21-,22-,23+,24+,25-,27-,29-,30-,31-/m0/s1
InChi Key

IECPWNUMDGFDKC-MZJAQBGESA-N
Data Sheet Link
MSDS Available

True