Chloramphenicol Palmitate

About Chloramphenicol Palmitate

Chloramphenicol Palmitate is an antibacterial API (IP/BP/USP grade) carrying the CAS registry number 530-43-8, specified at 98.0% purity. Formula C27H42Cl2N2O6, molecular weight 561.5 g/mol. Systematically, it is named [(2R,3R)-2-[(2,2-dichloroacetyl)amino]-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl] hexadecanoate. It is also known as Detreopal or CAP-palmitate.

It is supplied as a crystalline solid. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antibiotic and antibacterial APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Chloramphenicol Palmitate
Catalogue No.	VQ-003917
CAS Number	530-43-8
IUPAC name	[(2R,3R)-2-[(2,2-dichloroacetyl)amino]-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl] hexadecanoate
Molecular formula	C₂₇H₄₂Cl₂N₂O₆
Molecular weight	561.5 g/mol
Exact mass	560.242
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	98.0%
HSN code	2941
InChIKey	PXKHGMGELZGJQE-ILBGXUMGSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC[C@H]([C@@H](C1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])O)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	443382

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	A white, greyish-white or yellowish-white, fine,crystalline powder or fine crystals, needles or elongated plates
LogP (XLogP3)	9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 6
TPSA	121 Å²
Synonyms	Detreopal, CAP-palmitate, Chloromycetin palmitate, Chloramphenicol monopalmitate, (2R,3R)-2-[(dichloroacetyl)amino]-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl hexadecanoate, (2R,3R)-2-((dichloroacetyl)amino)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl hexadecanoate, Chloramphenicoli palmitas, Chloromycetin Palmitate Oral Suspension, (2R,3R)-2-(Dichloroacetyl)amino-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propan-1-yl palmitate, (2R,3R)-2-(2,2-Dichloroacetamido)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl palmitate, (2R,3R)-2-(2,2-dichloroacetamido)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl hexadecanoate, Rel-(2R,3R)-2-(2,2-dichloroacetamido)-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl palmitate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P280, P318, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Chloramphenicol Palmitate?

The CAS Registry Number of Chloramphenicol Palmitate is 530-43-8. It is also known as Detreopal, CAP-palmitate, Chloromycetin palmitate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chloramphenicol Palmitate?

Chloramphenicol Palmitate has the molecular formula C27H42Cl2N2O6 and a molecular weight of 561.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [(2R,3R)-2-[(2,2-dichloroacetyl)amino]-3-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propyl] hexadecanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Chloramphenicol Palmitate can I order?

We supply Chloramphenicol Palmitate in IP/BP/USP (98.0%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Chloramphenicol Palmitate?

Yes. Every lot of Chloramphenicol Palmitate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Chloramphenicol Palmitate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Chloramphenicol Palmitate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.