| Bioactivity | Lexithromycin is an erythromycin A derivative, with antibacterial activity. |
| Invitro | Lexithromycin is an erythromycin A derivative, with antibacterial activity. Lexithromycin shows minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 0.06 μg/mL against S. pyogenes CN10A and Streptococcus sp. 64/848C, 0.25 μg/mL against Staphylococcus aureus Oxford, 0.5 μg/mL against S. aureus Russell and S. aureus T2, 4 μg/mL against S. pyogenes CN10A and Haemophilus influenzae Wy 21[1]. |
| Name | Lexithromycin |
| CAS | 53066-26-5 |
| Formula | C38H70N2O13 |
| Molar Mass | 762.97 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |