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CHLORAMPHENICOL [1 record]

Record 1 2010-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C11H12Cl2N2O5
formula, see observation
56-75-7
CAS number
DEF

An antibiotic produced synthetically and from cultures of Streptomyces venezuelae.

OBS

It is used as an antibacterial agent, especially against salmonellae, and as an antirickettsial agent.

OBS

chemical formula: C11 H12 Cl2 N2 O5

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C11H12Cl2N2O5
formula, see observation
56-75-7
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C11 H12 Cl2 N2 O5

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C11H12Cl2N2O5
formula, see observation
56-75-7
CAS number
OBS

Antibiótico. Sólido cristalino de color blanco a grisáceo o amarillento. Sabor amargo; estable en soluciones neutras o algo ácidas. Muy poco soluble en agua. Libremente soluble en alcohol, propilenglicol, acetona y acetato de etilo. Efectos secundarios nocivos y a menudo peligrosos. Antifúngico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C11 H12 Cl2 O5

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