Chloramphenicol (Crystalline Powder), Fisher BioReagents

Description

For selecting transformed cells containing chloramphenicol resistance genes

Used as a selection agent for transformed cells containing chloramphenicol resistance genes. Mode of Action: Inhibits translation on the 50S ribosomal subunit at the peptidyltransferase step (elongation inhibition).

Specifications

• Type: Chloramphenicol
• Physical Form: Solid
• CAS: 56-75-7
• pH: 5 to 7
• Melting Point: 149°C
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Molecular Formula: C11H12Cl2N2O5
• Merck Index: 15, 2077
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Synonym: Chloromycetin, D-(?)-threo-2, 2-Dichloro-N-[?-hydroxy-?-(hydroxymethyl)-?-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl]acetamide
• InChI Key: WIIZWVCIJKGZOK-RKDXNWHRSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(CO)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 323.126
• PubChem CID: 5959
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17698
• Formula Weight: 323.13
• Specific Rotation: Inclusive between 17° (+ or -)
• Color: White
• Quantity: 100 g
• Chemical Name or Material: Chloramphenicol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Chloramphenicol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Hazard Statement

• H350-May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.