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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
Specifications
| Type | Chloramphenicol |
| Melting Point | 149.0°C to 153.0°C |
| Packaging | Glass Bottle |
| Specific Rotation | + 18.50 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| Solubility Information | 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 |
| Formula Weight | 323.13 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Chloramphenicol |
Safety and Handling
- Chloramphenicol
- Danger
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- H350-May cause cancer.
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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