26-Oxofusidic acid

CAS: 1415035-94-7

Ref. 3D-AO46895

Product Information

• Name: 26-Oxofusidic acid
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

26-Oxofusidic acid is a derivative of fusidic acid, which is a potent antibacterial compound originally isolated from the fungus Fusidium coccineum. This compound exhibits a unique mode of action by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis through interference with the elongation factor G (EF-G), a critical component in the translocation step of translation. By targeting this specific aspect of bacterial metabolism, 26-Oxofusidic acid effectively disrupts the growth of gram-positive bacteria, making it an invaluable tool in combating resistant bacterial strains.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 530.69 g/mol
• Formula: C₃₁H₄₆O₇
• Purity: Min. 95%