Merck, C3175-100MG, Chloramphenicol-Water Soluble

Application
Chloramphenicol-Water Soluble has been used:

as a supplement in Luria-Bertani (LB) medium to culture Escherichia coli
as a supplement in LB agar to culture Citrobacter rodentium
to culture Toxoplasma gondii

Biochem/physiol Actions
Chloramphenicol is a natural product found in Streptomyces venezuelae. It shows a broad range of antibiotic activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria by binding to the peptidyl transferase loop of the ribosomal RNA to block the peptide bond formation.
Packaging
Package size based on chloramphenicol
Other Notes
Formulated to contain approx. 100 mg chloramphenicol per gram of powder; balance 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive. Keep in a dry place.