DL-chloramphenicol

CAS: 2787-09-9

Ref. 3D-CAA78709

Product Information

• Name: DL-chloramphenicol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: DL-chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which is a synthetic compound derived from natural chloramphenicol originally isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces venezuelae. This compound exerts its effects by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, preventing peptide bond formation and consequently halting the growth of susceptible bacteria. The optical isomer, DL-chloramphenicol, contains equal parts of both D- and L- isomers, with the L-form being responsible for its antibiotic activity.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 323.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%