Trimethoprim

• CAT Number: A000988
• CAS Number: 738-70-5
• Molecular Formula: C14H18N4O3
• Molecular Weight: 290.3
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 738-70-5; Proloprim; Trimpex; Bactramin; Monotrimin
• Storage: -20°C
• InChI: 1S/C14H18N4O3/c1-19-10-5-8(6-11(20-2)12(10)21-3)4-9-7-17-14(16)18-13(9)15/h5-7H,4H2,1-3H3,(H4,15,16,17,18)
• InChIKey: IEDVJHCEMCRBQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=CC(=C1OC)OC)CC2=CN=C(N=C2N)N

Trimethoprim (TMP) is an antibiotic used mainly in the treatment of bladder infections. Other uses include for middle ear infections and travelers/’ diarrhea. With sulfamethoxazole or dapsone it may be used for Pneumocystis pneumonia in people with HIV/AIDS. It is taken by mouth. Trimethoprim was first used in 1962.

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