Ethionamide is a thioamide antibiotic.Primarily targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium leprae, ethionamide is useful against tuberculosis and leprosy.Although the mechanism is not well known, it is thought that ethionamide prevents synthesis of mycolic acids which are a required component of Mycobacterium cell walls.It is sparingly soluble.
Product SpecificationsEthionamide
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C8H10N2S
MW: 166.24 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at 4°C.
PubChem Chemical ID: 2761171