(Rac) -Bromamphenicol

(Rac) -Bromamphenicol is the racemate of Bromamphenicol (HY-W686760) . Bromamphenicol (Compound Ib) is a derivative of Chloramphenicol (HY-B0239), and exhibits antibacterial activity. Bromamphenicol binds to S50 ribosomal subunit, interfers with the activity of peptidyl transferase, and exhibits inhibitory activity against protein synthesis[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[16803-75-1]

UNSPSC

12352005

Target

Bacterial

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Field of Research

Infection

Smiles

O=C(C(Br)Br)NC(C(C1=CC=C([N+]([O-])=O)C=C1)O)CO

Molecular Formula

C11H12Br2N2O5

Molecular Weight

412.03

References & Citations

[1]Telesnina GN, et al., The effect of chloramphenicol analogs on protein biosynthesis in a cell-free Escherichia coli B system. Experientia. 1967 Jun 15;23 (6) :427-8.