Description
Trimethoprim is a bacteriostatic antibiotic used mainly in the prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections. It caused induction of DnaK, DnaJ, GroEL, ClpB, and IbpA/B Hsps. It binds to dihydrofolate reductase and inhibits the reduction of dihydrofolic acid (DHF) to tetrahydrofolic acid (THF).
Synonyms
Trimpex; Proloprim
IUPAC Name
5-[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl]pyrimidine-2,4-diamine
Molecular Formula
C14H18N4O3
Canonical SMILES
COC1=CC(=CC(=C1OC)OC)CC2=CN=C(N=C2N)N
InChI
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
Boiling Point
526°C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Appearance
White to Light Yellow Solid
Application
Anti-infective agents, Urinary; antimalarials; antimetabolites; folic acid antagonists
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids.
Vapor Pressure
0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C