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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Trimethoprim
Description
An antibacterial and inhibitor of formylation. Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor with selectivity for the prokaryote enzyme.Trimethoprim is an antibiotic involved in the treatment of urinary tract infections, middle ear infections and traveler’s diarrhea. It is associated with sulfamethoxazole and interferes with the cellular metabolism of folic acid in the bacterial cell by blocking the biosynthesis of nucleotides. Furthermore, It is also used to treat and prevent Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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Specifications
Quantity | 1 g |
Description | White |
Content And Storage | 2°C to 8°C |
For Use With (Application) | An antibacterial and inhibitor of formylation. Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor with selectivity for the prokaryote enzyme |
Formula Weight | 290.32g/mol |
Melting Point | 199°C to 203°C |
Solubility | Trimethoprim is soluble in water at 0.4 mg/ml; It is also soluble in DMSO at 50 mg/ml and chloroform at 18.2 mg/ml |
Product Type | Signal Transduction Reagent |
Form | Powder |
Beilstein | 625127 |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber | 212-006-2 |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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