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Chloramphenicol palmitate (CAS 530-43-8)

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Application:
Chloramphenicol palmitate is a broad spectrum antibiotic
CAS Number:
530-43-8
Molecular Weight:
561.54
Molecular Formula:
C27H42Cl2N2O6
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Chloramphenicol palmitate is an antibiotic compound that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. This binding prevents the formation of peptide bonds, leading to the inhibition of protein elongation. Chloramphenicol palmitate interferes with the peptidyl transferase activity of the ribosome, thereby blocking the synthesis of bacterial proteins. This disruption of protein synthesis ultimately results in the inhibition of bacterial growth and reproduction. By targeting the ribosome, chloramphenicol palmitate exerts its bacteriostatic effect, which may be useful for studying bacterial protein synthesis and the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. Its mechanism of action at the molecular level provides insights into the fundamental processes of bacterial biology and can contribute to the development of new strategies for combating antibiotic resistance.


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Chloramphenicol palmitate, 250 mg

sc-252565
250 mg
$52.00