59542-49-3

Basic information

• Product Name: Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, hydrochloride
• CAS NO: 59542-49-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H12NO4P.ClH
• Molecular Weight: 217.589
• Mol File: 59542-49-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, hydrochloride(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, hydrochloride(59542-49-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, hydrochloride(59542-49-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 59542-49-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-, hydrochloride, also known as fosfomycin, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to the rapid disruption of the bacterial cell envelope and ultimately causing cell death. Fosfomycin is particularly effective against urinary tract infections, including those caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. It is typically administered orally or intravenously and is well-tolerated with minimal side effects. Despite its efficacy, the emergence of resistance to fosfomycin is a growing concern, emphasizing the need for careful and judicious use of this important antibiotic.

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