Florfenicol, 98%

Name: Florfenicol, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010879

About Florfenicol, 98%

Florfenicol is an organosulfur compound carrying the CAS registry number 73231-34-2 at a purity of 98%. Its molecular formula is C12H14Cl2FNO4S and its molecular weight is 358.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2S)-3-fluoro-1-hydroxy-1-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide. Alternative names: (-)-Florfenicol and Nuflor gold.

In its supplied form it is white to light yellow powder or crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 155 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Florfenicol in 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Florfenicol, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010879
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	358.2 g/mol
Exact mass	357.0005
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	AYIRNRDRBQJXIF-NXEZZACHSA-N
SMILES	CS(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C@H]([C@@H](CF)NC(=O)C(Cl)Cl)O
PubChem CID	114811

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to light yellow powder or crystals
Melting point	155 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	91.9 Å²
Synonyms	(-)-Florfenicol, Nuflor gold, 3-fluorothiamphenicol, thiamphenicol, 3-fluoro, Norfenicol, Nuflor-S, Nuflor, Nuflor-S, 2,2-dichloro-n-((1r,2s)-3-fluoro-1-hydroxy-1-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)propan-2-yl)acetamide, Loncor 300, Nuflor Concentrate Solution, Aquaflor Type A Medicated Article, Florvio 2.3% Concentrate Solution

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P318, P319, P391, 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 Florfenicol, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Florfenicol, 98% is 73231-34-2. It is also known as (-)-Florfenicol, Nuflor gold, 3-fluorothiamphenicol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Florfenicol, 98%?

Florfenicol, 98% has the molecular formula C12H14Cl2FNO4S and a molecular weight of 358.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,2-dichloro-N-[(1R,2S)-3-fluoro-1-hydroxy-1-(4-methylsulfonylphenyl)propan-2-yl]acetamide.

Which grade and pack sizes of Florfenicol, 98% can I order?

We supply Florfenicol, 98% in (98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Florfenicol, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Florfenicol, 98% 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 Florfenicol, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Florfenicol, 98% 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.