Cotrimoxazole, Ready Made Solution
SIGMA/A2487 - 100 mg/mL in DMSO
Synonym: Trimethoprim-
CAS Number: 8064-90-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C14H18N4O3 · 5 C10H11N3O3S
Molecular Weight: 1556.71
Linear Formula: C14H18N4O3 · 5 C10H11N3O3S
Product Type: Chemical
antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
Gram-negative bacteria | |
Gram-positive bacteria | |
parasites | |
color | colorless to faint yellow |
concentration | 100 mg/mL in DMSO |
form | liquid |
InChI | 1S/C14H18N4O3.C10H11N3O3S |
InChI key | WZRJTRPJURQBRM-UHFFFAOYSA |
mode of action | DNA synthesis | interferes |
Quality Level | 200 |
shipped in | dry ice |
storage temp. | −20°C |
Application: | Cotrimoxazole has been used as an antimicrobial agent. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cotrimoxazole, a combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, interferes with the cellular metabolism of folic acid in the bacterial cell by blocking the biosynthesis of nucleotides. Trimethoprim binds to dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) which inhibits the reduction of dihydrofolic acid (DHF) to tetrahydrofolic acid (THF), resulting in an antimicrobial effect. Sulfamethoxazole interferes with the synthesis of nucleic acids in sensitive microorganisms by blocking the conversion of p-aminobenzoic acid to the coenzyme dihydrofolic acid. The net effect of these actions is to inhibit thymidine synthesis which prevents bacterial DNA synthesis. |
Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
Packaging: | 1ml |
Preparation Note: | prepared using a 1:5 mixture of trimethoprim:sulfamethoxa |
Symbol | GHS07,GHS08 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H317 - H361fd |
Precautionary statements | P202 - P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P308 + P313 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38-43 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 51101500 |