Pristinamycin

• CAS: 11006-76-1
• Catalog Number: ACM11006761
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 1349.48346
• Molecular Formula: C₇₁H₈₄N₁₀O₁₇
• Synonyms: PRISTINAMYCIN;VIRGINIAMYCIN;antibioticno.899;eskalin500;eskalinv;mikamycin;ostreogrycin;patricin
• Melting Point: 170-178°C

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What is the molecular formula of Pristinamycin?

The molecular formula of Pristinamycin is C71H84N10O17.

What is the molecular weight of Pristinamycin?

The molecular weight of Pristinamycin is 1349.5 g/mol.

What are some synonyms of Pristinamycin?

Some synonyms of Pristinamycin include Virginiamycin, Pyostacine, SK&F 7988, and Staphylomycin.

What is the chemical structure of Pristinamycin?

The chemical structure of Pristinamycin includes the components Virginiamycin M1 and Virginiamycin S1.

Where is Pristinamycin commonly used?

Pristinamycin is used in the fuel ethanol industry to prevent microbial contamination and in livestock to prevent and treat infections.

What is the origin of Pristinamycin?

Pristinamycin is a streptogramin antibiotic similar to Virginiamycin and Quinupristin/Dalfopristin, isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces virginiae and other Streptomyces bacterial species.

How does Pristinamycin work as an antibiotic?

Pristinamycin binds to and inhibits ribosome assembly, preventing protein synthesis, making it active against Gram-positive bacteria.

What are some other identifiers for Pristinamycin?

Some other identifiers for Pristinamycin include CAS number 11006-76-1 and deprecated CAS numbers 11006-49-8, 63496-49-1, and 63496-50-4.

How can antibiotics like Pristinamycin benefit livestock?

According to a USDA study, antibiotics like Pristinamycin can save as much as 30% in feed costs among young swine.

Why is Pristinamycin used as a growth promoter in cattle, swine, and poultry?

Pristinamycin is used as a growth promoter in cattle, swine, and poultry to prevent infections with gram-positive organisms.