1243002

Erythromycin estolate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Erythromycin 2′-propionate dodecyl sulfate
• Linear Formula: C₄₀H₇₁NO₁₄ · C₁₂H₂₆SO₄
• CAS Number: 3521-62-8
• Molecular Weight: 1056.39
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749384
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• MDL number: MFCD00084691

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: erythromycin
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): USP Biologics; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CCCCCCCCCCCCOS(O)(=O)=O.CC[C@H]1OC(=O)[C@@H](C)[C@H](O[C@H]2C[C@@](C)(OC)[C@@H](O)[C@H](C)O2)[C@@H](C)[C@H](O[C@@H]3O[C@H](C)C[C@@H]([C@H]3O)N(C)C)[C@@](C)(O)C[C@H](C)C(=O)C(C)[C@@H](O)[C@@]1(C)O
• InChI: 1S/C37H67NO13.C12H26O4S/c1-14-25-37(10,45)30(41)20(4)27(39)18(2)16-35(8,44)32(51-34-28(40)24(38(11)12)15-19(3)47-34)21(5)29(22(6)33(43)49-25)50-26-17-36(9,46-13)31(42)23(7)48-26;1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-16-17(13,14)15/h18-26,28-32,34,40-42,44-45H,14-17H2,1-13H3;2-12H2,1H3,(H,13,14,15)/t18-,19+,20?,21+,22-,23-,24-,25?,26-,28+,29+,30+,31-,32-,34-,35-,36+,37+;/m0./s1
• InChI key: SKDGGFHGLZBNBC-CAHOBLCESA-N

Description

General description

Erythromycin estolate is a lipophilic ester prodrug of erythromycin that improves gastrointestinal tolerance and bioavailability. It is hydrolyzed in vivo to release active erythromycin. The USP standard facilitates purity and identity testing using validated analytical methods.

The USP biologics antibiotics category includes a wide range of antimicrobial agents that are essential in treating bacterial infections. These antibiotics are derived from various natural sources or synthesized to combat specific pathogens effectively. The USP provides comprehensive standards, reference materials, and analytical procedures to ensure the identity, quality, purity, and consistency of antibiotic therapeutics throughout their lifecycle.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS08,GHS07
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H302,H317,H334
• pcodes: P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3