Erythromycin Ph. Eur.
ANTIBIOTIC
CAS no. 114-07-8
Erythromycin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of various bacterial infections in veterinary and human medicine.
Erythromycin Ph. Eur. is a mixture of macrolide antibiotics produced by a strain of Streptomyces erythreus.
Erythromycin can be used to treat bacteria responsible for causing infections of the skin and upper respiratory tract, including Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Haemophilus and Corynebacterium genera.
BHM Chemicals is a supplier of Ph. Eur. quality Erythromycin suitable for use in veterinary and human medicinal preparations.
We can also supply: Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate, Erythromycin Stearate, Erythromycin Estolate, Erythromycin Propionate, Erythromycin Phosphate, Erythromycin 11,12 Carbonate.
Minimum order quantity: 25kg
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS
Identification
Specific optical rotation
Thiocyanate
Water
Sulphated ash
Any impurity
Total impurities
Erythromycin A + B + C
Erythromycin B
Erythromycin C
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
STORAGE
White or slightly yellow powder or colourless or slightly yellow crystals,
slightly hygroscopic. Slightly soluble in water (the solubility decreases as the temperature rises), freely soluble in alcohol, soluble in methanol.
Conforms to Ph. Eur. test
-71o to -78o
Not more than 0.3%
Not more than 6.5%
Not more than 0.2%
Not more than 3.0%
Not more than 7.0%
93.0% to 102.0%
Not more than 5.0%
Not more than 5.0%
Non-hazardous chemical
Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.