Chloramphenicol is an organochlorine compound that is dichloro-substituted acetamide containing a nitrobenzene ring, an amide bond and two alcohol functions. Among its listed roles, it functions as a antimicrobial agent, an antibacterial drug, a protein synthesis inhibitor, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite and a geroprotector. It is an organochlorine compound, a diol, a C-nitro compound and a carboxamide. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-infectives, antibacterials, antibiotics and ophthalmic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Chloromycetin, Globenicol, Chlornitromycin and Levomycetin. Its PubChem CID is 5959.
Chloramphenicol
| CAS No | 56-75-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C11H12Cl2N2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 323.13 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2,2-Dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide |
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Chloramphenicol is an organochlorine compound that is dichloro-substituted acetamide containing a nitrobenzene ring, an amide bond and two alcohol functions.
The listed CAS number is 56-75-7.
The listed molecular formula is C11H12Cl2N2O5.
The listed molecular weight is 323.13 g/mol.
2,2-Dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide.
The source lists Chloromycetin, Globenicol, Chlornitromycin and Levomycetin.