Sigma-Aldrich
RIFAPENTINE (C005B-431855)
General description Chemical structure: macrolide Application Rifapentine is an antibiotic clinically used to treat tuberculosis. It is used in tuberculosis research .
General description
Chemical structure: macrolide
Application
Rifapentine is an antibiotic clinically used to treat tuberculosis. It is used in tuberculosis research.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Rifapentine is a semisynthetic derivative of rifampicin with antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Rifapentine inhibits DNA-dependant RNA polymerase and prevents RNA transcription. It interacts with bacterial RNA polymerase but does not inhibit the mammalian enzyme.
Semisynthetic derivative of rifampicin with antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial and against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Rifapentine inhibits DNA-dependant RNA polymerase and prevents RNA transcription.
Other Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
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- UPC:
- 51283603
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- Quantity:
- 100
- Unit of Measurement:
- MG
- MPN:
- R0533-100MG
- CAS:
- 61379-65-5
- Temperature Control Device:
- Yes



