Desosamine
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Desosamine
IUPAC name	(2R,3S,5R)-3-Dimethylamino-2,5-dihydroxyhexanal
Identifiers
CAS number	[5779-39-5]
PubChem	168997
SMILES	C[C@H](C[C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)N(C)C)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C8H17NO3
Molar mass	175.23 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Desosamine is a 3-(dimethylamino)-3,4,6-trideoxyhexose found in certain macrolide antibiotics such as the commonly prescribed erythromycin. Six enzymes are required for its biosynthesis in Streptomyces venezuelae.

References

E. Sethe Burgie, James B. Thoden and Hazel M. Holden. Protein Sci. (2007) 16: 887-896

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