(R,S)-Ethambutol

• CAT Number: R043913
• CAS Number: 10054-06-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H24N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 204.314
• Purity: 95%
• Synonyms: (R*,S*)-2,2’-(1,2-Ethanediyldiimino)bis-1-butanol ; (R,S)-Ethambutol; meso-N,N’-Bis[1-(hydroxymethyl)propyl]ethylenediamine; USP Ethambutol Related Compound A
• Storage: 4°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-[2-[[(2R)-1-hydroxybutan-2-yl]amino]ethylamino]butan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H24N2O2/c1-3-9(7-13)11-5-6-12-10(4-2)8-14/h9-14H,3-8H2,1-2H3/t9-,10+
• InChIKey: AEUTYOVWOVBAKS-AOOOYVTPSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(CO)NCCNC(CC)CO

(R,S)-Ethambutol is a racemic mixture of ethambutol, an antibiotic used primarily in the treatment of tuberculosis. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, thus preventing the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Typically used in combination with other antitubercular drugs, (R,S)-Ethambutol is crucial in preventing drug resistance. Its effectiveness and safety profile make it a key component in tuberculosis therapy.