Avoparcin

Agent Name
Avoparcin
CAS Number
37332-99-3
Major Category
Other Uses
Avoparcin formula graphical representation
Synonyms
AV-290; Avoparcina [INN-Spanish]; Avoparcine [INN-French]; Avoparcinum [INN-Latin]; Avotan; Avotan 50; C-254; CL 81,588; Compound 254; LL-AV290; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Animal Feed Additives
Description
White solid; Hygroscopic; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a veterinary antibiotic (glycopeptide produced by Streptomyces candidus) and growth promotant; [Merck Index]
Biomedical References
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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