Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic compound that binds the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, suppressing mitochondrial protein translation; it inhibits peptidyl transferase, preventing translocation. Chloramphenicol exhibits antibacterial activity against Streptomyces.
| Cas No. | 56-75-7 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C11H12Cl2N2O5 |
| Formula Wt. | 323.13 |
| Chemical Name | Acetamide, 2,2-dichloro-N-((1R,2R)-2-hydroxy-1- (hydroxymethyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl)- |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1, 3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide |
| Synonym | Chloromyxin, Ophthochlor, Ophthocort. |
| Melting Point | 150.5-151.5°C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water (2.5 mg/mL). Very soluble in methanol, ethanol, ethyl acetate, acetone. |
| Appearance | White or Yellowish White Crystalline Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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