Daptomycin is an organic compound with the chemical formula C72H101N17O26. Daptomycin belongs to the depsipeptides, a subclass of peptidomimetics within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 1,621 g/mol, Daptomycin is a heavy molecule.
This compound is recorded as being found in or released from three sources: antennas in electrical and electronic equipment, and antibacterials and antibiotics within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products. Recorded exposure routes for Daptomycin include oral, intravenous, and inhalation. In terms of biological activity, Daptomycin has one recorded protein target, acting as a binder of Dihydropteroate synthase (folP).
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as primary carboxylic acid amides. Primary carboxylic acid amides are compounds comprising primary carboxylic acid amide functional group, with the general structure RC(=O)NH2.