Bioactivity | Erythromycin estolate, erythromycin derivative[1], is a macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections. Erythromycin estolate causes several cases of liver injury which mostly include cholestatic hepatitis. Erythromycin estolate toxicity is related to its inhibitory effect on bile acid transport[2]. |
Name | Erythromycin estolate |
CAS | 3521-62-8 |
Formula | C52H97NO18S |
Molar Mass | 1056.39 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |