Clindamycin B hydrochloride

CAS: 68225-58-1

Ref. 3D-AC16657

Product Information

• Name: Clindamycin B hydrochloride
• Synonyms: Methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-[[[(2S,4R)-4-ethyl-1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl]carbonyl]amino]-1-thio-L-threo-a-D-galactooctopyranoside (2S-trans)-Methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-[[(4-ethyl-1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)carbonyl]amino]-1-thio-L-threo-a-D-gal
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Clindamycin B hydrochloride is a semi-synthetic antibiotic, which is derived from the parent compound, lincomycin, obtained from the bacterium *Streptomyces lincolnensis*. It exerts its antibacterial effects by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, inhibiting protein synthesis by preventing peptide bond formation, which is essential for bacterial growth and survival.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 447.42 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₇H₃₁ClN₂O₅S•HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White To Off-White Solid