CAS No. 62013-04-1
Batch:
Purity:98.7
Chemical Structure
Check the
Dirithromycin
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 62013-04-1 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C42H78N2O14 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 835.07 | |
| SMILES | CCC1C(C2C(C(C(CC(C(C(C(C(C(=O)O1)C)OC3CC(C(C(O3)C)O)(C)OC)C)OC4C(C(CC(O4)C)N(C)C)O)(C)O)C)NC(O2)COCCOC)C)(C)O |
Dirithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that targets the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome. By binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, it inhibits peptide translocation during protein synthesis and halts nascent polypeptide chain elongation. This disruption of bacterial protein translation impairs cellular growth and exhibits potent antibacterial activity against susceptible microorganisms.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| Ethanol | 100 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
11 mg/mL
(13.17 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | Insoluble |
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.