[J60836] CAS 13292-46-1 | Rifampin, Molecular Biology Reagent

CAS : 13292-46-1
MDL : MFCD00151389
EINECS : 236-312-0

Other name :

Rifampicin

Chemical Properties

Formula : C43H58N4O12
Formula weight : 822.94
Melting Point : 183-188°
Sensitivity : Store at -20°C.
Form : Powder
Solubility : Soluble in DMSO or methanolSoluble in water, ethyl acetate, chloroform, methanol, tetrahydrofuran and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Applications

Antibiotic effective against mycobacteria. Can also inhibit DNA polymeraseRifampin is an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis and its related microbacterial infections. It is involved in the inhibition of DNA polymerase and RNA polymerase. As an antipruritic agent, it is used in the autoimmune cholestatic liver disease and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC).

Grade Specifications

GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Hazard Statements : H302-H315-H319-H335Harmful if swallowed.Causes skin irritation.Causes serious eye irritation.May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements : P261-P305+P351+P338-P302+P352-P321-P405-P501aAvoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.Specific treatment (see label).Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other References :

Beilstein : 5723476Merck : 14,8216