Chloramphenicol by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known by the trade name Pentamycetin, this compound is bacteriostatic, protein synthesis inhibitor antibiotic. The reagent is available as a powder which is soluble in water. This is a broad-spectrum drug and is extremely lipid-soluble. It can penetrate into all tissues of the body, including the brain. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 56-75-7 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C11H12Cl2N2O5 Molecular weight: 323.13 Assay: Minimum 98 %Chloramphenicol has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Chloramphenicol is administered orally or by injection for the treatment meningitis, plague, cholera, and typhoid fever. It functions by preventing protein chain elongation by inhibiting the peptidyl transferase activity of the bacterial ribosome. Chloramphenicol additionally has restricted veterinary applications such as in the treatment of chlamydial disease in koalas. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.