Erythromycin

Synonyms: (-)-Erythromycin

9619-25G 9619-5G
75837-534EA 87.57 USD
75837-534 75837-536
Erythromycin
Erythromycin

Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic with a target spectrum similar to penicillin.


  • Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
  • Blocks the progression of nascent polypeptide chains
  • Known to potently inhibit the cytochrome P450 isoform CYP3A4


It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by targeting the 50S ribosomal subunit, blocking the progression of nascent polypeptide chains. It is effective against a host of bacterial genera, including Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Haemophilus (MIC₉₀s range from 0.015-2.0 mg/l). Erythromycin is known to potently inhibit the cytochrome P450 isoform CYP3A4, which can affect the metabolism of numerous clinically relevant medications.

Formula: C₃₇H₆₇NO₁₃
MW: 733.95 g/mol
MDL Number: MFCD00084654
CAS Number: 114-07-8

Order Now

Learn more

About VWR

Avantor is a vertically integrated, global supplier of discovery-to-delivery solutions for...

Learn more About VWR