Chloramphenicol

Chloramphenicol

Product description

Bacteriostatic agent against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Enters sensitive cells by active transport. Within the cell, it binds to the 50S Subunit of bacterial ribosomes and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by preventing attachment of amino-acyl transfer RNA to its acceptor site on the ribosome, thus preventing peptide bond formation by peptidyl transferase.

Basic info

• CAS number 56-75-7
• Molecular weight C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ = 323.1
• Assay >98 %

Technical

Storage condition

• Store at room temperature
• Soluble in ethanol

Hazard statements

• H302 - Harmful if swallowed
• H350 - May cause cancer

Precautionary statements

• P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
• P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required
• P301 - IF SWALLOWED:
• P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell