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R3501

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Rifampicin

≥95% (HPLC), powder or crystals

Synonym(s):

3-(4-Methylpiperazinyliminomethyl)rifamycin SV, Rifampin, Rifamycin AMP

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C43H58N4O12
CAS Number:
13292-46-1
Molecular Weight:
822.94
Beilstein:
5723476
EC Number:
236-312-0
MDL number:
MFCD00151389
UNSPSC Code:
51283601
PubChem Substance ID:
57654590
NACRES:
NA.76

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder or crystals

color

Reddish-brown

pKa 

1.7 (4-hydroxyl group)
7.9 (4-piperazine nitrogen)

pI 

4.84

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria
mycobacteria
viruses

Mode of action

protein synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CO[C@H]1\C=C\O[C@@]2(C)Oc3c(C)c(O)c4c(O)c(NC(=O)C(C)=C\C=C\[C@H](C)[C@H](O)[C@@H](C)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](C)[C@H](OC(C)=O)[C@@H]1C)c(\C=N\N5CCN(C)CC5)c(O)c4c3C2=O

InChI

1S/C43H58N4O12/c1-21-12-11-13-22(2)42(55)45-33-28(20-44-47-17-15-46(9)16-18-47)37(52)30-31(38(33)53)36(51)26(6)40-32(30)41(54)43(8,59-40)57-19-14-29(56-10)23(3)39(58-27(7)48)25(5)35(50)24(4)34(21)49/h11-14,19-21,23-25,29,34-35,39,49-53H,15-18H2,1-10H3,(H,45,55)/b12-11+,19-14+,22-13-,44-20+/t21-,23+,24+,25+,29-,34-,35+,39+,43-/m0/s1

InChI key

JQXXHWHPUNPDRT-WLSIYKJHSA-N

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General description

Chemical structure: macrolide

Application

Rifampicin is used to treat Tuberculosis and Tuberculosis-related mycobacterial infections. It is widely used as an antipruritic agent in the autoimmune cholestatic liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). It has been shown to cause hepatitis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rifampicin inhibits the assembly of DNA and protein into mature virus particles. It inhibits initiation of RNA synthesis by binding to β-subunit of RNA polymerase, which results in cell death.
Inhibits the assembly of DNA and protein into mature virus particles.
Mode of Action: Inhibits initiation of RNA synthesis by binding to β-subunit of RNA polymerase.

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Product is sensitive to light and moisture.Store under inert gas. Keep in a dry place

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

涉药品监管产品

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  5. How is the potency determined for Product R3501, Rifampicin?

    The potency is determined from a microbiological assay (USP XXII) for antibiotics, a 2-level assay. The test organism is Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633. The minimum dose is 4.0 μg/ml and the maximum dose is 8.0 μg/ml.

  6. The label advises that I should store Product R3501, Rifampicin, frozen. But when it arrived there was no ice in the package. Why is that?

    This product in its powder form is stable for short periods of time (i.e., the shipping process), at ambient temperature.  For long term storage it is best to store it at -20°C.

  7. What is the difference between the various Rifampicin products available from Sigma-Aldrich?

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M I Prince et al.
Gut, 50(3), 436-439 (2002-02-13)
There is evidence to suggest that rifampicin is an effective second line therapy for controlling pruritus in patients with chronic cholestatic liver disease. It is most widely used as an antipruritic agent in the autoimmune cholestatic liver disease, primary biliary
Sandra V Kik et al.
The Journal of infectious diseases, 211 Suppl 2, S58-S66 (2015-03-15)
The potential available market (PAM) for new diagnostics for tuberculosis that meet the specifications of the high-priority target product profiles (TPPs) is currently unknown. We estimated the PAM in 2020 in 4 high-burden countries (South Africa, Brazil, China, and India)
Daniela Baldoni et al.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 53(3), 1142-1148 (2008-12-17)
We investigated the activity of linezolid, alone and in combination with rifampin (rifampicin), against a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain in vitro and in a guinea pig model of foreign-body infection. The MIC, minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) in logarithmic phase
Rodney Dawson et al.
Lancet (London, England), 385(9979), 1738-1747 (2015-03-22)
New antituberculosis regimens are urgently needed to shorten tuberculosis treatment. Following on from favourable assessment in a 2 week study, we investigated a novel regimen for efficacy and safety in drug-susceptible and multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis during the first 8 weeks
Federica Michielin et al.
Cell reports, 33(9), 108453-108453 (2020-12-03)
The specification of the hepatic identity during human liver development is strictly controlled by extrinsic signals, yet it is still not clear how cells respond to these exogenous signals by activating secretory cascades, which are extremely relevant, especially in 3D
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