Apramycin is an organic compound with the chemical formula C21H41N5O11. Apramycin belongs to the carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 539.58 g/mol, Apramycin is a heavy molecule.
This compound is associated with five recorded sources, including drinking water and water supply, specifically drinking water. It is also found in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products as antibiotics, as well as in building and construction materials such as tents or canopies. Additionally, it is released from electrical and electronic equipment, including amplifiers and antennas. Recorded exposure routes for Apramycin include oral and inhalation.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aminocyclitol glycosides. These are organic compounds containing an amicocyclitol moiety glycosidically linked to a carbohydrate moiety. There are two major classes of aminoglycosides containing a 2-streptamine core. They are called 4,5- and 4,6-disubstituted 2-deoxystreptamines.