Midecamycin Explained

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

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.

Notes and References

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

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