Chloramphenicol
CAS Number56-75-7
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight323.13 g/mol
Chloramphenicol
What is Chloramphenicol?
Chloramphenicol is a chemical compound with CAS number 56-75-7. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Chloramphenicol is a synthetic antibiotic, isolated from strains of Streptomyces venezuelae. It is often used for bacterial selection in molecular biology applications at 10-20 μg/mL and as a selection agent for transformed cells containing chloramphenicol reistance genes.
Specifications
Linear Formula
Cl2CHCONHCH(CH2OH)CH(OH)C6H4NO2
Molecular Weight
323.13 g/mol
Grade
analytical standard
Impurities
Endotoxin, tested
Packaging
ampule of 1000 mg
Safety Information
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H350
Precautionary Statements
P201-P308 + P313
Required PPE
Eyeshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Melting Point
148-150 °C(lit.)
EC Number
200-287-4
WGK Germany
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