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Mupirocin

I. Physical and Chemical Properties

Chemical name: 9-{4-[5-(2,3-epoxy-5-hydroxy-4-methylhexyl)-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydropyran-2-yl]-3-methylbut-2-enoyloxy}nonanoic acid, trade name: Bactroban, English name: Mupirocin, molecular formula: C₂₆H₄₄O₉, molecular weight: 500.6, CAS No.: 12650-69-0. This product is a white or off-white powder. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, acetone, dichloromethane, acetonitrile, etc.; readily soluble in methanol, ethyl acetate, methyl isobutyl ketone, etc.; insoluble in non-polar organic solvents such as ether, petroleum ether, n-hexane, n-heptane, etc. Melting point 73–75°C.

II. Quality Specifications

• Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder

• Content (calculated as C₂₆H₄₄O₉, dry basis):≥95%

• Specifications: EP/BP/USP/JP/CP

III. Applications

For the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections caused by Gram-positive cocci, such as primary infections like impetigo, furuncles, and folliculitis, as well as secondary infections of skin diseases such as eczema, dermatitis, ulcers, and trauma.

IV. Packaging Specifications

As per customer requirements.


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