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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Florfenicol is a synthetic chloramphenicol analogue that binds the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting peptidyl transferase and halting bacterial protein synthesis. It avoids aplastic‑anemia risk associated with chloramphenicol.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in veterinary antimicrobial studies, ribosomal‑inhibition modelling and resistance‑mechanism evaluation.
Side Effects and Risks
Possible anorexia, diarrhea and hematologic suppression.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C12H14Cl2FNO4S |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 358.2 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 73231-34-2 |
| Storage Condition | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Florfenicol; 73231-34-2; Nuflor; (-)-Florfenicol; Sch-25298 |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2S)-3-fluoro-1-hydroxy-1-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide |
| InChl Key | AYIRNRDRBQJXIF-NXEZZACHSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C12H14Cl2FNO4S/c1-21(19,20)8-4-2-7(3-5-8)10(17)9(6-15)16-12(18)11(13)14/h2-5,9-11,17H,6H2,1H3,(H,16,18)/t9-,10-/m1/s1 |
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