Midecamycin

Midecamycin

Midecamycin

Chemical compound


Midecamycin is a macrolide antibiotic[1] that is synthesized from Streptomyces mycarofaciens.[2]

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Physical Properties

Its melting point may vary depending on the compound type and the source consulted. For example, the Merck Index gives a melting point of 155-156 Celsius for the A1 type while the Japanese Pharmacopoeia reports 153-158 Celsius. The Merck Index also gives a melting point of 122-125 Celsius for the A3 type.[citation needed]


References

  1. Salhi A, Vindel JA, Brunaud M, Berceaux G, Marin A, Wuatelet C (1977). "Properties of midecamycin, a new macrolide antibiotic". Giornale Italiano di Chemioterapia. 24 (1–2): 67–76. PMID 308022.
  2. Wang YG, Hutchinson CR (1989). "Cloning of midecamycin biosynthetic genes from Streptomyces mycarofaciens 1748". Chinese Journal of Biotechnology. 5 (4): 191–201. PMID 2491329.

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