Chloramphenicol ≥99%, off-white powder

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Synonyms: Chloromycetin®(R,R)-ChloramphenicolTega-Cetin

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Chloramphenicol ≥99%, off-white powder
Chloramphenicol

Chloramphenicol is a synthetic antibiotic, which was first isolated from strains of Streptomyces venezuelae


  • Off-white crystals


Antimicrobial Spectrum: This is a broad spectrum antibiotic against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and is used mainly for ophthalmic and veterinary purposes.


Mode of Action: Inhibits translation on the 50S ribosomal subunit at the peptidyltransferase step (elongation inhibition). It is bacteriostatic. Mode of Resistance: Acetylation by chloramphenicol acetyltransferase.


Soluble in Methanol (50 mg/mL - Clear, Pale Yellow Solution), Butanol, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone, Ethanol, Propylene Glycol; Slightly Soluble in Water, Ether; Insoluble in Benzene, Petroleum Ether, Vegetable Oils

Formula: Cl₂CHCONHCH(CH₂OH)CH(OH)C₆H₄NO₂
MW: 323.13 g/mol
Density: 1.586 g/mL
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00078159
CAS Number: 56-75-7
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Specification Test Results

Identity Test Passes
Purity ≥99%
FTIR Conforms to Standard
Melting point 145 - 155 °C
Optical Rotation (c=5 ethanol) +18° ± 5°

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