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Chloramphenicol (Crystalline Powder), Fisher BioReagents

Catalog Number BP904100
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Quantity:
100 g
Packaging:
Poly Bottle
56-75-7
C11H12Cl2N2O5
323.126
WIIZWVCIJKGZOK-RKDXNWHRSA-N
Chloromycetin, D-(?)-threo-2, 2-Dichloro-N-[?-hydroxy-?-(hydroxymethyl)-?-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl]acetamide
5959
CHEBI:17698
2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(CO)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
56-75-7
C11H12Cl2N2O5
323.126
WIIZWVCIJKGZOK-RKDXNWHRSA-N
Chloromycetin, D-(?)-threo-2, 2-Dichloro-N-[?-hydroxy-?-(hydroxymethyl)-?-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl]acetamide
5959
CHEBI:17698
2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(CO)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl)O)[N+](=O)[O-]

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).
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Type Chloramphenicol
Physical Form Solid
pH 5 to 7
Melting Point 149°C
Assay Percent Range 97%
Merck Index 15, 2077
Packaging Poly Bottle
Formula Weight 323.13
Specific Rotation Inclusive between 17° (+ or -)
Color White
Quantity 100 g
Chemical Name or Material Chloramphenicol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement WARNING!
Precautionary Statement Emergency Overview
Suspect cancer hazard. May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Do not induce vomiting.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:0
Instability:0
Recommended Storage RT
SDS
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