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1138008

USP

Clindamycin phosphate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Clindamycin 2-phosphate, Clindamycin 2-dihydrogen phosphate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H34ClN2O8PS
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
504.96
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

clindamycin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCC[C@@H]1C[C@H](N(C)C1)C(=O)NC([C@H](C)Cl)C2O[C@H](SC)[C@H](OP(O)(O)=O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]2O

InChI

1S/C18H34ClN2O8PS/c1-5-6-10-7-11(21(3)8-10)17(24)20-12(9(2)19)15-13(22)14(23)16(18(28-15)31-4)29-30(25,26)27/h9-16,18,22-23H,5-8H2,1-4H3,(H,20,24)(H2,25,26,27)/t9-,10+,11-,12?,13+,14-,15?,16+,18+/m0/s1

InChI key

UFUVLHLTWXBHGZ-MWBQRTRKSA-N

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General description

Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic which is considered as a semisynthetic derivative of lincomycin. It is mainly used as an antimicrobial agent.

Application

Clindamycin phosphate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Clindamycin Phosphate Gel
  • Clindamycin Phosphate Vaginal Cream
  • Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Suspension
  • Clindamycin Phosphate Vaginal Inserts
  • Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution
  • Clindamycin Injection

Biochem/physiol Actions

Spectrum of Activity: Gram positive cocci and taxoplasma. Especially active against anaerobic bacteria.
Mode of Action: Inhibits protein synthesis in bacterial by binding the 50s ribosomal subunit.

Other Notes

Antibacterial and antiprotozoal antibiotic of the licosamide class.
Sales restrictions may apply.

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.  ​

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Lact. - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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