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Roxithromycin
Description
An antibiotic with a wide antibacterial spectrum against oral pathogens and an immunomodulatory effect. It has also been shown to increase neutrophil apoptosis, reduce tumor size of B16BL6 melanoma, and inhibit pulmonary metastasis of B16BL6 cells.
Specifications
Cas No. 80214-83-1
Product ID R5992
Product Name Roxithromycin
Chemical Name Erythromycin 9-[-O-[(2-methoxyethoxy)methyl]- oxime]
Synonym Rulide; Surlid; Rotramin; Claramid; Overal; Rossitrol
Formula Wt. 837.05
Melting Point 115oC-120oC
Purity 96%
Solubility Soluble in HCl, and NaOH. Slightly soluble in alcohol and water.
Store Temp +4oC
References Yatsunami J, Tsuruta N, Fukuno Y et al. Clin Exp Metastasis. 17:119-24 (1999). Oyama T, Sakuta T, Matsushita K et al. J Periodontal. 71:1546-53 (2000).
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