Erythromycin estolate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound is derivative of erythromycin, an antibiotic. The reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in water. It is produced by Streptomyces erythreus. It has a melting point of 135 140 C, and a boiling point of 743 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 3521-62-8 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C40H71NO14C12H26SO4 Molecular weight: 1056.39Erythromycin estolate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Erythromycin estolate is a bacteriostatic agent, which inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. It is used to control bacterial growth in cell culture applications where it is incorporated in microbiological media. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.