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Clarithromycin

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[Fire Fighting]

Use media suitable for fire in surrounding area. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
[Ingestion]

Vomiting may be induced if person is conscious. Obtain medical attention.
[Inhalation]

Remove to fresh air. Restore and/or support breathing as needed. Obtain Medical attention.
[Skin]

Wash contaminated area twice with soap and water. Obtain medical attention.
[Eyes]

Flush with running water for 15 minutes holding eyelids open. Obtain medical attention.
[Storage]

Store only in original container. Keep container tightly closed.
[Exposure Effects]

The potential for exposure is reduced in finished pharmaceutical form. The signs of overexposure are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
[Appearance]

White solid.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

217
[Density]

1.18 g/cm3 (20 C)
[pKa/pKb]

5.84 (pKb)
[Partition Coefficient]

3.16
[Usage]

A macrolide antibiotic used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia.
[Product Name]

6-O-Methylerythromycin
[Synonyms]

(3R,4S,5S,6R,7R,9R,11R,12R,13R,14R)-6-(4-dimethylamino-3-hydroxy-6-methyl-oxan-2-yl)oxy-14-ethyl-12,13-dihydroxy-4-(5-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4,6-dimethyl-oxan-2-yl)oxy-7-methoxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-1-oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione
6-O-Methylerythromycin A
Antibiotic TE 31
Clathromycin
Klaricid
Zeclar
[CAS]

"CASEN_81103-11-9.htm">81103-11-9
[Formula]

C38H69NO13
[Molecular Weight]

747.96
[EINECS]

433-820-6
[RTECS]

KF4997000
[Merck]

12,2400
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up and transfer to container for disposal.