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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Chloramphenicol, 98%
Chloramphenicol, CAS # 56-75-7, is a preparation of the broad-spectrum, semisynthetic antibiotic.
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 227920250
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General description
- Chloramphenicol is an organochloride compound that contains a nitrobenzene ring
- Chloramphenicol acts as a bacteriostatic by binding the 50S ribosomal subunit and preventing peptide formation
- Stops peptidyltransferase activity by complexing to 50S subunit
Applications
- Intended for molecular and microbiology applications such as antibiotic resistance gene testing and selective growth experiments and as a selection agent in bacterial cell culture
- For research use only
Specifications
Chloramphenicol | |
56-75-7 | |
98% | |
MFCD00078159 | |
Chloromycetin, D(-)-threo-2, 2-Dichloro-N-[β-hydroxy-α-(hydroxy-methyl)-p-nitrophenylethyl]acetamide | |
WIIZWVCIJKGZOK-RKDXNWHRSA-N | |
2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide | |
5959 | |
323.13 | |
98% |
Chloramphenicol | |
149.0°C to 153.0°C | |
C11H12Cl2N2O5 | |
Glass Bottle | |
Solubility in water: 2.5g/L (25°C). Other solubilities: 150.8 mg/mL propylene glycol, soluble in methanol, ethanol, butanol, acetone and, ethyl acetate - slightly soluble in ether, insoluble in benzene and petroleum ether | |
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(CO)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl)O)[N+](=O)[O-] | |
323.126 | |
CHEBI:17698 | |
+ 18.50 | |
25 g |
Chemical Identifiers
56-75-7 | |
323.126 | |
WIIZWVCIJKGZOK-RKDXNWHRSA-N | |
5959 | |
2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide |
C11H12Cl2N2O5 | |
MFCD00078159 | |
Chloromycetin, D(-)-threo-2, 2-Dichloro-N-[β-hydroxy-α-(hydroxy-methyl)-p-nitrophenylethyl]acetamide | |
CHEBI:17698 | |
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(CO)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl)O)[N+](=O)[O-] |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement:
May cause cancer.
GHS P Statement:
Obtain special instructions before use.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
RUO – Research Use Only