Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic that exhibits antibacterial activity against gram positive bacteria. Linezolid binds to the A site of 23S rRNA on the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Linezolid also decreases NMDA receptor-mediated current, but is less active than most other comparable antibacterial compounds.
| Cas No. | 165800-03-3 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C16H20FN3O4 |
| Formula Wt. | 337.35 |
| IUPAC Name | N-[[(5S)-3-(3-fluoro-4-morpholin-4-ylphenyl)-2-oxo-1, 3-oxazolidin-5-yl]methyl]acetamide |
| Synonym | N-[[(5S)-3-[3-Fluoro-4-(4-morpholinyl)phenyl]-2-oxo-5-oxazolidinyl]methyl]acetamide |
| Melting Point | 178-182C |
| Solubility | Moderately soluble in water (3 mg/mL). Soluble in DMSO (>20 mg/mL). |
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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| Info Sheet |
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