Lincomycin Hydrochloride molecular structure

Lincomycin Hydrochloride

Also known as: Lincocin, Lincomix, Lincoject, Albiotic

CAS Number: 859-18-7

Lincosamide Antibacterial

Pharmacopeia Standards

USPBPEPIPJPCP

Mechanism of Action

Lincomycin binds the 23S rRNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit at the peptidyl transferase centre, overlapping the A and P site substrate positions and blocking peptide bond formation. This is the same binding region used by macrolides and streptogramin B, which is why cross-resistance through erm methylation is common. Action is bacteriostatic against most Gram-positive cocci and anaerobes.

Technical Specifications

Generic / INN NameLincomycin Hydrochloride
CAS Registry Number859-18-7
Molecular FormulaC18H34N2O6S . HCl . H2O
Molecular Weight461.01 g/mol g/mol
Typical PurityNLT 825 micrograms of lincomycin per mg on the anhydrous basis (USP); lincomycin B NMT 5.0%
Storage ConditionsStore below 25 degrees C in airtight containers protected from light and moisture; maintain monohydrate water content
Shelf Life48 months from date of manufacture
CategoryLincosamides

Specifications are indicative and intended for sourcing reference only. Always confirm against the supplier's Certificate of Analysis and the applicable pharmacopeial monograph before issuing a purchase specification.

Typical Applications

Sterile injectable solutions and oral capsules for human use, and very large veterinary volumes as water-soluble powder, feed premix and lincomycin-spectinomycin combinations for poultry and swine.

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