Albocycline

Article number:

5500376

CAS No.:

25129-91-3

Formula:

C18H28O4

Synonyms:

Ingramycin; Antibiotic SR 2077; Antibiotic TA 2407

Molecular weight:

308,41 g/mol

Albocycline is described as an antibiotic, selective against staphylococci including MRSA. Albocycline has also been described as an compound with insecticidal activity. It is an inhibitor of nicotinic acid biosynthesis.

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