3-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-indole

CAS: 61861-88-9

Ref. 3D-LCA86188

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-indole
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-indole is a potent inhibitor of rifampicin, which is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis. 3-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-indole inhibits the growth of bacteria by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. It does not show any bactericidal activity in vitro and has been found to be ineffective in mice with chronic infections. 3-Methyl-5-nitro-1H-indole binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit and prevents the formation of antibiotic–ribosome complexes that are needed for bacterial protein synthesis. This drug also has pharmacokinetic properties that have been optimized for oral administration in humans. 3methyl 5 nitro 1H indole targets enzymes involved in DNA replication and transcription, such as bacterial gyrase, dna topoisomerase, and RNA polymerase.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 176.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₈N₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%