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Chloramphenicol


Catalog #    Size
IB02080        25 g

Physical Specifications
   
Formula Weight        323.13
Molecular Formula        C11H12Cl2N3O5
Potency                 >900 ug/mg
Melting Point            233 + 1oC
pH (2.5%, water)        6.0 ± 1.5

Molecular Biology Specifications
Antibiotic Inhibition/Sensitivity Assay        Pass


Recommended Use
Chloramphenicol is used in the amplification of plasmids and colony hybridizations.
                                           
Stock Solution        Working Concentration
Concentration            stringent     relaxed
                            Plasmids     plasmids
                                           
Chloramphenicol    34 mg/mL in ethanol         25 mg/ml    170mg/mL
                                           
Note: Antibiotics dissolved in ethanol need not be sterilized

Storage
Store at +4oC. Warm to room temperature before opening. Keep tightly sealed. Store Chloramphenicol solution in a light-tight container at -20oC

Warning
Poison. Suspected carcinogen. Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. Not for use in humans. Not for drug use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. See Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.