Azithromycin

Name: Azithromycin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003908

About Azithromycin

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Azithromycin in IP/BP/USP grade, an antibacterial API registered under CAS number 83905-01-5 with a typical assay of 99%. Its molecular formula is C38H72N2O12 and its molecular weight is 749.0 g/mol. It is also known as Hemomycin or Azithromycine.

The material typically appears as a white crystalline powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antibiotic and antibacterial APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Azithromycin in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Azithromycin
Catalogue No.	VQ-003908
CAS Number	83905-01-5
IUPAC name	(2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-11-[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-(dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-13-[(2R,4R,5S,6S)-5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,5,6,8,10,12,14-heptamethyl-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one
Molecular formula	C₃₈H₇₂N₂O₁₂
Molecular weight	749 g/mol
Exact mass	748.5085
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	2941
InChIKey	MQTOSJVFKKJCRP-BICOPXKESA-N
SMILES	CC[C@@H]1[C@@]([C@@H]([C@H](N(C[C@@H](C[C@@]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(=O)O1)C)O[C@H]2C[C@@]([C@H]([C@@H](O2)C)O)(C)OC)C)O[C@H]3[C@@H]([C@H](C[C@H](O3)C)N(C)C)O)(C)O)C)C)C)O)(C)O
PubChem CID	447043

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White crystalline powder
LogP (XLogP3)	4
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 14
TPSA	180 Å²
Synonyms	Hemomycin, Azithromycine, Azasite, aziromycin, Azithrocin, Azitrocin, azithromycin anhydrous, Xithrone, Aziwin, DuraSite, Anhydrous azithromycin, XZ-450

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P319, P321, P333 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P391, P403, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Azithromycin?

The CAS Registry Number of Azithromycin is 83905-01-5. It is also known as Hemomycin, Azithromycine, Azasite.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Azithromycin?

Azithromycin has the molecular formula C38H72N2O12 and a molecular weight of 749 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Azithromycin can I order?

We supply Azithromycin in IP/BP/USP (99%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Azithromycin?

Yes. Every lot of Azithromycin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Azithromycin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Azithromycin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.