Mupirocin
SIGMA/M7694 - 920-1020 μg/mg (HPLC), crystalline
Synonym: 5,9-
CAS Number: 12650-69-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C26H44O9
Molecular Weight: 500.62
MDL Number: MFCD01711620
Linear Formula: C26H44O9
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
| assay | 920-1020 μg/mg (HPLC) |
| color | white to yellow |
| form | crystalline |
| InChI | 1S/C26H44O9/c1-16(13-23(3 |
| InChI key | MINDHVHHQZYEEK-HBBNESRFSA |
| mode of action | enzyme | inhibits |
| protein synthesis | interferes | |
| originator | GlaxoSmithKline |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [H][C@@]1(CO[C@@H](CC(C) |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Application: | Mupirocin has been used: • for kinetic assay • to assess its resistance by performing turbidity assay • to determine its antimicrobial susceptibility |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Antibiotic; inhibits isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase (IRS). |
| Features and Benefits: | This compound was developed by GlaxoSmithKline . To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here . |
| General description: | Mupirocin is produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens. Mupirocin is used to treat impetigo and skin infections. |
| Packaging: | 50, 100 mg in glass bottle |
| Preparation Note: | Mupirocin is poorly soluble in water (26 mg/L), but highly soluble in DMSO (≥10 mg/mL). If sterilization is required, it is advisable to use filter sterilization with a 0.22 µm PTFE, Polypropylene, or Nylon filter membrane. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 920-1020 μg/mg (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |

