The solubility of this product is not analyzed on a lot-to-lot basis. The compound is expected to be soluble in water at 0.4 mg/ml, ethanol at 2.6 mg/ml, methanol at 12.1 mg/ml, chloroform at 22.2 mg/ml, and DMSO at 50 mg/ml.
92131
Trimethoprim
≥99.0% (HPLC)
Synonym(s):
2,4-Diamino-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidine, NSC 106568
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H18N4O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
290.32
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
625127
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51285203
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.85
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biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
assay
≥99.0% (HPLC)
form
powder
color
white to light yellow
mp
≥199.0 °C
antibiotic activity spectrum
Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
mycobacteria
mode of action
DNA synthesis | interferes
enzyme | inhibits
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
COc1cc(Cc2cnc(N)nc2N)cc(OC)c1OC
InChI
1S/C14H18N4O3/c1-19-10-5-8(6-11(20-2)12(10)21-3)4-9-7-17-14(16)18-13(9)15/h5-7H,4H2,1-3H3,(H4,15,16,17,18)
InChI key
IEDVJHCEMCRBQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Gene Information
human ... DHFRP1(573971) , KCNH1(3756)
rat ... Dhfr(24312)
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General description
Chemical structure: pyrimidine
Application
Primarily used as an antibacterial agent. Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor with selectivity for the prokaryote enzyme.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Inhibits the synthesis of tetrahydrofolate by procaryote specific dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR).
Trimethoprim is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor with selectivity for the prokaryote enzyme.
Packaging
1g,5g,25g
Other Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Light sensitive. Store under inert gas. Moisture sensitive. Product is sensitive to light and moisture.
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Warning
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Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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Is Trimethoprim soluble in DMSO or water?
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Is Trimethoprim stable in solution?
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Triemethoprim in a solution of 52% N,N dimethylacetamide:48% propylene glycol at 50 mg/ml is stable when stored at 25° C. There is only a 10% degradation of trimethoprim under these conditions after 885 days.
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