Fosfomycin calcium hydrate

Fosfomycin calcium hydrate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, especially of the urinary tract (UTIs). It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby killing the bacteria. It is mainly effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Its therapeutic use is listed as antibacterials. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Fosfomycin calcium monohydrate. Its PubChem CID is 11954232.

CAS No 26469-67-0
Molecular Formula C3H7CaO5P
Molecular Weight 194.14 g/mol
Synonyms calcium;[(2R,3S)-3-methyloxiran-2-yl]-dioxido-oxo-λ5-phosphane;hydrate

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