Ethionamide

- Overview
  - Ethionamide is a sparinlgy soluble (0.839 mg/mL) thioamide anti-Mycobacteriumantibiotic.
    
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    Background
    
    Ethionamide is thought to interfere with the synthesis of mycolic acids, an essential fatty acid component found in Mycobacterium cell walls.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    536-33-4
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C8H10N2S
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    166.24
    
    Appearance
    
    Yellow Crystalline Powder
    
    Other Properties
    
    Assay (On Dried Basis): 98.5-101.0%
    Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
    Melting Point: 160-162°C
    
    Storage
    
    2-8°C
    
    * For research use only
- Applications
  - Application Description
    
    Spectrum: Ethionamide targets Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae responsible for tuberculosis and leprosy respectively.