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T7883

Trimethoprim

≥98.5%

Synonym(s):

2,4-Diamino-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidine, NSC 106568

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C14H18N4O3
CAS Number:
738-70-5
Molecular Weight:
290.32
UNSPSC Code:
51285203
NACRES:
NA.85
PubChem Substance ID:
24278201
EC Number:
212-006-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
625127
MDL number:
MFCD00036761
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Quality Level

200

assay

≥98.5%

form

powder

storage condition

(Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.)

color

white to light yellow

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, mycobacteria

mode of action

DNA synthesis | interferes, enzyme | inhibits

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1cc(Cc2cnc(N)nc2N)cc(OC)c1OC

InChI

1S/C14H18N4O3/c1-19-10-5-8(6-11(20-2)12(10)21-3)4-9-7-17-14(16)18-13(9)15/h5-7H,4H2,1-3H3,(H4,15,16,17,18)

InChI key

IEDVJHCEMCRBQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... DHFRP1(573971), KCNH1(3756)
rat ... Dhfr(24312)

General description

Chemical structure: pyrimidine

Application

Primarily used as an antibacterial agent. Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor with selectivity for the prokaryote enzyme.
Trimethoprim is primarily used as an antibacterial agent. It has dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor activity with selectivity for the prokaryote enzyme. It is used to treat urinary tract infections, mild acute prostatitis, recurrent cystitis, asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy and respiratory tract infections.

Biochem/physiol Actions

The combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole interferes with the cellular metabolism of folic acid in the bacterial cell by blocking the biosynthesis of nucleotides. Trimethoprim binds to dihydrofolate reductase and inhibits the reduction of dihydrofolic acid (DHF) to tetrahydrofolic acid (THF). THF is an essential precursor in the thymidine synthesis pathway and interference with this pathway inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis.

Packaging

5G,25G,100G

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.

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GHS08,GHS07

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Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
0000546442
0000527337
0000527337
0000546442
0000503486

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