Chloramphenicol USP
Supplier: TEKNOVA INC
Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against most strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- Inhibits protein synthesis by interacting with the 50S portion of the 70S ribosome
- At higher concentrations can inhibit DNA synthesis
Bacteriostatic and inhibiting protein synthesis. Water-soluble, but not as stable in aqueous solutions and more susceptible to hydrolysis by UV light.
Formula:
Cl₂CHCONHCH(CH₂OH)CH(OH)C₆H₄NO₂ |
MDL Number:
MFCD00078159 CAS Number: 56-75-7 |
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