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M7694

Sigma-Aldrich

Mupirocin

≥92% (HPLC), powder

Synonym(s):

5,9-Anhydro-2,3,4,8-tetradeoxy-8-[[3-(2-hydroxy-1-methylpropyl)oxiranyl]methyl]-3-methyl-[2E,8[2S,3S(1S,2S)]]-L-talonon-2-enonic acid 8-carboxyoctyl ester, BRL 4910A, Pseudomonic acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C26H44O9
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
500.62
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥92% (HPLC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D -15.7 to -20°, c = 1 in methanol

color

white to tan

solubility

DMSO: ≥10 mg/mL

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi

Mode of action

enzyme | inhibits
protein synthesis | interferes

originator

GlaxoSmithKline

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[H][C@@]1(CO[C@@H](C\C(C)=C\C(=O)OCCCCCCCCC(O)=O)[C@H](O)[C@@H]1O)C[C@@H]2O[C@@]2([H])[C@@H](C)[C@H](C)O

InChI

1S/C26H44O9/c1-16(13-23(30)33-11-9-7-5-4-6-8-10-22(28)29)12-20-25(32)24(31)19(15-34-20)14-21-26(35-21)17(2)18(3)27/h13,17-21,24-27,31-32H,4-12,14-15H2,1-3H3,(H,28,29)/b16-13+/t17-,18-,19-,20-,21-,24+,25-,26-/m0/s1

InChI key

MINDHVHHQZYEEK-HBBNESRFSA-N

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General description

Mupirocin is produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens. Mupirocin is used to treat impetigo and skin infections.

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.

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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

M7694-BULK:
M7694-100MG:
M7694-50MG:
M7694-VAR:


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Methods for detecting microbial methane production and consumption by gas chromatography
Aldridge JT, et al.
Bio-protocol, 6(7), 761-770 (2016)
Efficacy of topically delivered moxifloxacin against wound infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Jacobsen F, et al.
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 55(5), 2325-2334 (2011)
Gaston H M Vondenhoff et al.
European journal of medicinal chemistry, 46(11), 5227-5236 (2011-10-05)
Increasing resistance to antibiotics is a major problem worldwide and provides the stimulus for development of new bacterial inhibitors with preferably different modes of action. In search for new leads, several new bacterial targets are being exploited beside the use
Evaluation of the pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) as a model of human Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage
Cole AL, et al.
Infection and Immunity, 86(6), e00043-e00018 (2018)
Mupirocin: a topical antibiotic with a unique structure and mechanism of action.
Parenti MA, et al.
Clinical Pharmacy, 6(10), 761-770 (1987)

Articles

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