Chloramphenicol succinate

Also known as: Chloramphenicol hemisuccinate, Chloramphenicol monosuccinate, Chloramphenicol 3-succinate, 4-[(2R,3R)-2-[(2,2-dichloroacetyl)amino]-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propoxy]-4-oxobutanoic acid, Acetamide, 2,2-dichloro-N-[β-hydroxy-α-(hydroxymethyl)-p-nitrophenethyl]-, α-(hydrogen succinate), D-(-)-threo-, Kemicetine succinate, Levomycetin succinate, Paraxin succinate, KeMicetine, Chronicin foam, chloroamphenicol-3-monosuccinate

Chloramphenicol succinate (CAS 3544-94-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H16Cl2N2O8 and a molecular weight of 423.20 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 716.3ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.536g/cm3 and a flash point of 387ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 3544-94-3
Jingsj CID: J-1973669-7
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₆Cl₂N₂O₈
Molecular Weight: 423.20 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	716.3ºC at 760mmHg
Density	1.536g/cm3
Flash Point	387ºC
Exact Mass	422.02800
PSA	162.24000
LogP	2.68820
Refractive Index	1.589

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Ambrose PJ. Clinical pharmacokinetics of chloramphenicol and chloramphenicol succinate. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1984 May-Jun;9(3):222-38. [2]. Ambekar CS, et al. Chloramphenicol succinate, a competitive substrate and inhibitor of succinate dehydrogenase: possible reason for its toxicity. Toxicol In Vitro. 2004 Aug;18(4):441-7. [3]. Turton JA, et al. Haemotoxicity of chloramphenicol succinate in the CD-1 mouse and Wistar Hanover rat. Hum Exp Toxicol. 1999 Sep;18(9):566-76. [4]. Lofrano G, et al. Photocatalytic degradation of the antibiotic chloramphenicol and effluent toxicity effects. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2016 Jan;123:65-71.

Additional Information

[1]. Ambrose PJ. Clinical pharmacokinetics of chloramphenicol and chloramphenicol succinate. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1984 May-Jun;9(3):222-38. [2]. Ambekar CS, et al. Chloramphenicol succinate, a competitive substrate and inhibitor of succinate dehydrogenase: possible reason for its toxicity. Toxicol In Vitro. 2004 Aug;18(4):441-7. [3]. Turton JA, et al. Haemotoxicity of chloramphenicol succinate in the CD-1 mouse and Wistar Hanover rat. Hum Exp Toxicol. 1999 Sep;18(9):566-76. [4]. Lofrano G, et al. Photocatalytic degradation of the antibiotic chloramphenicol and effluent toxicity effects. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2016 Jan;123:65-71.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Chloramphenicol succinate?

The CAS number of Chloramphenicol succinate is 3544-94-3.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chloramphenicol succinate?

Chloramphenicol succinate has molecular formula C15H16Cl2N2O8 and molecular weight 423.20 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Chloramphenicol succinate?

For Chloramphenicol succinate, Upstream Products: Succinic anhydride, Chloramphenicol, Chloramphenicol succinate; Downstream Products: Chloramphenicol succinate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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