5-Amino-3-methylisothiazole HCl

CAS: 52547-00-9

Ref. 3D-FA17537

Product Information

• Name: 5-Amino-3-methylisothiazole HCl
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-5-isothiazolamine hydrochloride, 3-Methyl-1,2-Thiazol-5-Aminium Chloride, 3-Methyl-1,2-thiazol-5-amine hydrochloride, 3-Methyl-5-aminoisothiazole hydrochloride, 3-Methylisothiazol-5-Ylamine Hydrochloride, 3-Methylisothiazol-5-amine hydrochloride, 5-Amino-3-methyl-isothiazole hydrochloride, 5-Amino-3-methylisothiazole monohydrochloride, 5-Isothiazolamine, 3-methyl-, hydrochloride (1:1), 5-Isothiazolamine, 3-methyl-, monohydrochloride

Description

5-Amino-3-methylisothiazole HCl is a pyridine-5-carboxylic acid that inhibits bacterial growth by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of both aeruginosa and nalidixic acid resistant strains of S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and P. mirabilis in vitro. 5-Amino-3-methylisothiazole HCl has also been shown to be active against E. coli, quinolone resistant strains of Proteus mirabilis, and methicillin resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.63 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₇ClN₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Yellow to red or brown solid.