CAS No: 56-75-7
Chemical Name:
2,2-dichloro-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl]acetamide
Molecular Formula: C11H12Cl2N2O5
Molecular Weight: 323.13
Chemical Structure:

Chloramphenicol is a bacteriostatic antimicrobial. it functions by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, it has a very broad spectrum of activity: it is active against Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria and anaerobes. It is not active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Enterobacter species. It has some activity against Burkholderia pseudomallei.
Chloramphenicol is active against the three main bacterial causes of meningitis: Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.
Standard: BP2002
Packing: 25kg / drums
Storage: Keep container tightly closed.
Keep container away from light, heat in a cool, well-ventilated area.