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Roxithromycin (CAS 80214-83-1)

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Alternate Names:
Rulide; Surlid; Rotramin
Application:
Roxithromycin is an antibiotic and antibacterial compound
CAS Number:
80214-83-1
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
837.05
Molecular Formula:
C41H76N2O15
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Roxithromycin is a compound utilized in the field of microbiology, specifically to study macrolide antibiotic action mechanisms against a variety of bacterial species. It is frequently employed in research to analyze the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, which can elucidate the pathways of bacterial growth inhibition. The compound is also used in investigations of bacterial resistance mechanisms, helping researchers understand how certain bacteria evade the effects of macrolides and develop strategies to counteract resistance. In ecological studies, Roxithromycin is examined for its persistence and effects in aquatic environments, contributing to assessments of the impact of antibiotics on non-target organisms. Additionally, this compound is of interest in analytical chemistry research, where methods are developed and refined for detecting and quantifying antibiotic residues in food products and environmental samples.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Roxithromycin, 1 g

sc-205845
1 g
$51.00

Roxithromycin, 5 g

sc-205845A
5 g
$153.00