Chloramphenicol
Also known as: Chloromycetin, Levomycetin, D-(-)-threo-1-p-nitrophenyl-2-dichloracetamido-1,3-propanediol, 2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2R)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide, 2,2-dichloro-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)ethyl]acetamide, CAF, Chlomin, Enicol, Mychel, Ambofen, Catilan, chloroamphenicol, i337a, u-6062
Chloramphenicol (CAS 56-75-7) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H12Cl2N2O5 and a molecular weight of 323.129 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 148-150 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 563.2±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 294.4±32.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H350 — May cause cancer. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 56-75-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-37938-0
- Molecular Formula
- C11H12Cl2N2O5
- Molecular Weight
- 323.129 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 148-150 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 563.2±60.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 294.4±32.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 322.012329 |
| PSA | 115.38000 |
| LogP | 1.62 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.623 |
| Additional Property | 2.5 g/L (25 º C) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H350 — May cause cancer
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Jardetzky, O., Studies on the mechanism of action of chloramphenicol. I. The conformation of chlioramphenicol in solution. J Biol Chem, 1963. 238: p. 2498-508. [2]. Wolfe, A.D. and F.E. Hahn, Mode of Action of Chloramphenicol. Ix. Effects of Chloramphenicol Upon a Ribosomal Amino Acid Polymerization System and Its Binding to Bacterial Ribosome. Biochim Biophys Acta, 1965. 95: p. 146-55. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2941400000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Chloramphenicol?
The CAS number of Chloramphenicol is 56-75-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chloramphenicol?
Chloramphenicol has molecular formula C11H12Cl2N2O5 and molecular weight 323.129 g/mol.
Is Chloramphenicol hazardous?
Chloramphenicol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H350 — May cause cancer.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Chloramphenicol?
For Chloramphenicol, Upstream Products: Methyl dichloroacetate, 2-Amino-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-propanediol, 4-Nitrobenzaldehyde; Downstream Products: Chloramphenicol palmitate, Chloramphenicol succinate, 4-Nitrobenzaldehyde.
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