Rifapentine
SIGMA/R0533
Synonym: 3-
CAS Number: 61379-65-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C47H64N4O12
Molecular Weight: 877.03
EC Number: 262-743-9
Linear Formula: C47H64N4O12
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-negative bacteria |
| Gram-positive bacteria | |
| mycobacteria | |
| assay | ≥93.5% |
| form | powder or crystals |
| InChI | 1S/C47H64N4O12/c1-24-13-1 |
| InChI key | WDZCUPBHRAEYDL-OABFQHKQSA |
| mode of action | enzyme | inhibits |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | N5(CCN(CC5)C6CCCC6)N=Cc1c |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Rifapentine is an antibiotic clinically used to treat tuberculosis. It is used in tuberculosis research. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Rifapentine is a semisynthetic derivative of rifampicin with antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Rifapentine inhibits DNA-dependant RNA polymerase and prevents RNA transcription. It interacts with bacterial RNA polymerase but does not inhibit the mammalian enzyme. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Semisynthetic derivative of rifampicin with antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial and against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Rifapentine inhibits DNA-dependant RNA polymerase and prevents RNA transcription. |
| General description: | Chemical structure: macrolide |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 mg in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥93.5% |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 51283603 |


