Trimethoprim is an antibiotic that inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, acting as an anti-folate. Trimethoprim exhibits antibacterial activity against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria and is clinically used to treat urinary tract infections.
| Cas No. | 738-70-5 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C14H18N4O3 |
| Formula Wt. | 290.32 |
| Chemical Name | 5-[(3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-2,4- pyrimidinediamine |
| IUPAC Name | 5-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl]pyrimidine-2,4-diamine |
| Synonym | Instalac, Monotrim, Proloprim, Trimopan, Trimpex, Wellcoprim |
| Melting Point | 199-203°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMAC, or benzyl alcohol. Slightly soluble in propylene glycol, chloroform, methanol and water. |
| Appearance | White or yellowish white powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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