Description
Biochem/physiol Actions Mode of Action: Inhibits translation on the 50S ribosomal subunit at the peptidyltransferase step （elongation inhibition）. Bacteriostatic.
Mode of Resistance: Acetylation by chloramphenicol acetyltransferase （cat gene）.
Legal Information Chloromycetin is a registered trademark of Parke-Davis & Co.

Properties
assay ≥98% （TLC）
mp 148-150 °C（lit.）
Gene Information human ... CYP1A2（1544）

Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 （US）, Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 （US）, type P1 （EN143） respirator filter, type P3 （EN 143） respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes T
Risk Statements 45
Safety Statements 53-45
WGK Germany 3
RTECS AB6825000