Azithromycin dihydrate

Azithromycin dihydrate

Azithromycin; Azithromycin dihydrate analytical standard

CAS 117772-70-0

Chemical Formula C38H76N2O14

Molecular Weight 785.02 g/mol

Azithromycin is an antibiotic medicine. It's used to treat infections including: chest infections such as pneumonia. ear, nose and throat and nose infections such as sinus infection (sinusitis).

Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • Starting material: Azithromycin dihydrate is a readily available, stable form of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), making it a convenient starting material for subsequent chemical modifications.
  • Purification: The crystalline nature of azithromycin dihydrate allows for efficient purification processes, such as recrystallization, which helps remove impurities and improve the overall purity of the final product.
  • Synthesis of azithromycin: Azithromycin dihydrate is a key intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of azithromycin from erythromycin. The process involves several chemical transformations, including oximation, Beckmann rearrangement, reduction, and N-methylation.

2. Animal Healthcare

  • Antibiotic: Veterinarians use azithromycin to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in dogs and cats including streptococci, staphylococci, bartonella henselae, some species of Chlamydia, haemophilus spp, mycoplasma spp, borrelia burgdorfsri, and   others.

3. Pharmaceuticals

  • Antibiotic: Azithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as bronchitis; pneumonia; sexually transmitted diseases (STD); and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat, and reproductive organs.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point 123°C
Density Not determined
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, methanol, and DMSO
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not applicable

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Azithromycin dihydrate? 
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4. How can I ensure the quality of Azithromycin dihydrate supplied by Multichem?
We adhere to stringent quality control processes to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. They undergo rigorous testing and quality checks to guarantee that they comply with industry specifications. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment to ensure transparency and quality assurance.