CAS No. 80621-81-4

Batch: Purity:99.98
Rifaximin  Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Rifaximin product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name [(7S,9E,11S,12R,13S,14R,15R,16R,17S,18S,19E,21Z)-2,15,17,36-tetrahydroxy-11-methoxy-3,7,12,14,16,18,22,30-octamethyl-6,23-dioxo-8,37-dioxa-24,27,33-triazahexacyclo[23.10.1.14,7.05,35.026,34.027,32]heptatriaconta-1(35),2,4,9,19,21,25(36),26(34),28,30,32-undecaen-13-yl] acetate
CAS Number 80621-81-4
Molecular Formula

C43H51N3O11

Molecular Weight (MW) 785.88
SMILES CC1C=CC=C(C(=O)NC2=C(C3=C(C4=C(C(=C3O)C)OC(C4=O)(OC=CC(C(C(C(C(C(C1O)C)O)C)OC(=O)C)C)OC)C)C5=C2N6C=CC(=CC6=N5)C)O)C
InChIKey NZCRJKRKKOLAOJ-XRCRFVBUSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Rifaximin is an orally active, non-systemic antibiotic that acts as a bacterial RNA synthesis inhibitor by binding to the β subunit of bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase. By inhibiting the activity of RNA polymerase, rifaximin blocks bacterial transcription and prevents RNA chain elongation. This blockade disrupts bacterial protein synthesis, ultimately leading to the inhibition of bacterial cell growth and proliferation localized predominantly to the gastrointestinal tract. [1]

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
Ethanol 157 mg/mL
DMSO 47 mg/mL (59.8 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.