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Erythromycin

CHEMBL532 Phase 4 Approved Small molecule
Half-Life
—
Bioavailability
—
Protein Binding
—
Molecular Weight
733.9 g/mol
LogP
2.7
Phase
4

This macrolide antibiotic works by blocking the bacterial ribosome so that bacteria cannot make the proteins they need to survive. It is used to treat a wide range of infections including respiratory, skin, and sexually transmitted infections.

Molecular Weight

733.9000 g/mol

LogP

2.70

TPSA

194.00 Ų

Lipinski RO5

Fail

Therapeutic Areas

Asthma Atrial Fibrillation Bladder Cancer Breast Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Pain Colorectal Cancer Deep Vein Thrombosis / Pulmonary Embolism Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Generalized Anxiety Disorder Glaucoma Heart Failure Hepatitis C HIV/AIDS Hypertension Infectious Disease Insomnia Leukemia Lymphoma Malaria Melanoma Multiple Sclerosis Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Obesity Ovarian Cancer Pain Management Pancreatic Cancer Parkinson's Disease Prostate Cancer Rheumatoid Arthritis Stroke Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Thyroid Cancer Tuberculosis Type 2 Diabetes

Mechanism of Action

Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, blocking the translocation step of protein synthesis by interfering with transpeptidation and translocation. This results in bacteriostatic inhibition of protein production.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mechanism

Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, blocking the translocation step of protein synthesis by interfering with transpeptidation and translocation. This results in bacteriostatic inhibition of protein production.

2D Structure

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SMILES

                    
CC[C@H]1OC(=O)[C@H](C)[C@@H](O[C@H]2C[C@@](C)(OC)[C@@H](O)[C@H](C)O2)[C@H](C)[C@@H](O[C@@H]2O[C@H](C)C[C@H](N(C)C)[C@H]2O)[C@](C)(O)C[C@@H](C)C(=O)[C@H](C)[C@@H](O)[C@]1(C)O

                

                

                
                

                    
InChI

                    
InChI=1S/C37H67NO13/c1-14-25-37(10,45)30(41)20(4)27(39)18(2)16-35(8,44)32(51-34-28(40)24(38(11)12)15-19(3)47-34)21(5)29(22(6)33(43)49-25)50-26-17-36(9,46-13)31(42)23(7)48-26/h18-26,28-32,34,40-42,44-45H,14-17H2,1-13H3/t18-,19-,20+,21+,22-,23+,24+,25-,26+,28-,29+,30-,31+,32-,34+,35-,36-,37-/m1/s1

                

                

                

                    
                    

                        
Molecular Formula

                        
C37H67NO13

                    

                    
                    

                        
HBD / HBA

                        
5 / 14

                    

                    
                    

                        
Rotatable Bonds

                        
7

                    

                    
                    
                    

                        
Heavy Atoms

                        
51

                    

                    
                

            


            
            

                
                


    
    
        
    
    
    
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Frequently Asked Questions

                

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
This macrolide antibiotic works by blocking the bacterial ribosome so that bacteria cannot make the proteins they need to survive. It is used to treat a wide range of infections including respiratory, skin, and sexually transmitted infections.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, blocking the translocation step of protein synthesis by interfering with transpeptidation and translocation. This results in bacteriostatic inhibition of protein production.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    

                        
                        

                            
Yes, Erythromycin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

                        

                    

                

            

            

            
            

            
            

            
            
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References & Data Sources

    
    
        
        
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                ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI).
                CHEMBL532.
                Open-access bioactivity database.
            
        
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                PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
                CID 12560.
                Chemical information database.
            
        
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Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.




        


        
        
    


    



    
Medical Disclaimer

    

        This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
    

    

        Data sources:
        ChEMBL,
        PubChem,
        DailyMed.