Molekula
Florfenicol
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Florfenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in livestock and aquaculture. It belongs to the fluorinated analogs of chloramphenicol and acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Available in powder form, it has a CAS number of 73231-34-2, molecular formula C12H14Cl2FNO4S, and a molecular weight of 358.21 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient temperatures and is classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies Florfenicol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 g — £77.40 per pack ex VAT · £92.88 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 152 - 156 Deg C |
| Heavy metals | ≤20ppm |
| pH | 4.5 - 6.5 |
| Assay | ≥98% |
| Total Impurities | ≤2.0% |
| Fluorine (F) | ≥4.8% |
| Water (KF) | ≤0.5% |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to structure |
| Any individual impurity | ≤0.45% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 102 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Neutral |
For research use only. Not for human use.
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 45398878 |
| CAS Number | 73231-34-2 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2S)-3-fluoro-1-hydroxy-1-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide |
| Molecular Formula | C12H14Cl2FNO4S |
| Molecular Weight | 358.21 |
| Exact Mass | 357.0005 |
| SMILES | CS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C@H]([C@@H](CF)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl)O |
| InChIKey | AYIRNRDRBQJXIF-NXEZZACHSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H14Cl2FNO4S/c1-21(19,20)8-4-2-7(3-5-8)10(17)9(6-15)16-12(18)11(13)14/h2-5,9-11,17H,6H2,1H3,(H,16,18)/t9-,10-/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 114811 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 2941.90.3000 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 3-fluorothiamphenicol
- Aquaflor
- chloramphen
- florfenicolum
- Nuflor
- Nuflor gold
- OSURNIA COMPONENT FLORFENICOL
- Sch 25298
- thiamphenicol, 3-fluoro
- ZELERIS COMPONENT FLORFENICOL
Frequently asked questions
What is Florfenicol used for?
Florfenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used primarily in veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections in livestock and aquaculture.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Florfenicol?
The chemical formula is C12H14Cl2FNO4S and the molecular weight is 358.21 g/mol.
How should Florfenicol be stored?
Florfenicol should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Florfenicol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Florfenicol in research grade, suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Florfenicol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Florfenicol in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Florfenicol order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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