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Alternative_name
D-(−)-threo-2,2-Dichloro-N-[β-hydroxy-α-(hydroxymethyl)-β-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl]acetamide, D-(−)-threo-2-Dichloroacetamido-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-propanediol, D-threo-2,2-Dichloro-N-[β-hydroxy-α-(hydroxymethyl)-4-nitrophenethyl]acetamide, Chloromycetin
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Description
Chloramphenicol is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Displays a broad spectrum antibiotic activity targeting a wide variety of gram positive and gram negative bacteria especially those which cause meningitis. Used as a seletion agent for transformed cells containing chloramphenicol resistance genes.
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CAS Number
56-75-7
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Structure Available
Yes
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Salt Form
No
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Molecular Formula
C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅
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Molecular Weight
323.13
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Cell Permeable
No
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Solubilities
H₂O (2.5 mg/ml)
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Handling
Protect from air and moisture
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Tag Line
A bacteriostatic antibiotic and a selection agent
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Storage Condition
+ 4°C
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Shipping Condition
RT
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Shelf Life
24 months
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MDL Number
MFCD00078159
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PubChem CID
5959
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SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(C(CO)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
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InChi
InChI=1S/C11H12Cl2N2O5/c12-10(13)11(18)14-8(5-16)9(17)6-1-3-7(4-2-6)15(19)20/h1-4,8-10,16-17H,5H2,(H,14,18)/t8-,9-/m1/s1
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InChi Key
WIIZWVCIJKGZOK-RKDXNWHRSA-N
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MSDS Available
Yes