Chemistry:Brodimoprim
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Short description: Chemical compound
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| Formula | C13H15BrN4O2 |
| Molar mass | 339.193 g·mol−1 |
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| Melting point | 225 to 228 °C (437 to 442 °F) |
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Brodimoprim is a structural derivative of trimethoprim. In brodimoprim, the 4-methoxy group of trimethoprim is replaced with a bromine atom.
As trimethoprim, brodimoprim is a selective inhibitor of bacterial dihydrofolate reductase.[1]
References
- ↑ "Trimethoprim and brodimoprim resistance of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria". Journal of Chemotherapy 5 (6): 458–64. December 1993. doi:10.1080/1120009X.1993.11741096. PMID 8195838.
