Ranbezolid (RBx7644 free base) is an orally active, oxazolidinone antibiotic against Gram-positive and Gram-negative anaerobes including Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Bacteroides fragilis. Ranbezolid can inhibit the 50s ribosomal subunit with an IC50 of 17 μM for bacterial ribosomes. Ranbezolid interferes cell wall and lipid synthesis. Ranbezolid can rapidly kill bacteria, significantly reduce bacterial load, and has better cardiovascular safety. Ranbezolid can be used for the study of antibiotics for anaerobic bacteria.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.