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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Rifampin, Molecular Biology Reagent
Rifampin (rifampicin), CAS # 13292-46-1, is a synthetic rifamycin antibiotic that works by inhibiting RNA and DNA synthesis and exhibits activity against the tuberculosis microbe. | CAS: 13292-46-1 | C43H58N4O12 | 822.953 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J60836.06
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Quantity | 5 g |
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Description
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).
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General Description
- Rifampin is a rifamycin class antibiotic synthesized to resemble the compound isolated from Amycolatopsis rifamycinica
Applications
- Rifampin can be used as a bacteriostatic that prevents RNA and DNA synthesis, particularly in mycobacteria
- It may also act as an antineoplastic, a neuroprotective, and inhibitor of angiogenesis

Chemical Identifiers
13292-46-1 | |
822.953 | |
FZYOVNIOYYPUPY-HRJPTAQKSA-N | |
131839595 |
C43H58N4O12 | |
MFCD00151389 | |
Rifampicin | |
CC1C=CC=C(C(=O)NC2=C(C3=C(C(=C4C(=C3C(=O)C2=CNN5CCN(CC5)C)C(=O)C(O4)(OC=CC(C(C(C(C(C(C1O)C)O)C)OC(=O)C)C)OC)C)C)O)O)CShow More |
Specifications
Rifampicin | |
13292-46-1 | |
Brown/Red to Orange | |
C43H58N4O12 | |
5723476 | |
Rifampicin | |
FZYOVNIOYYPUPY-HRJPTAQKSA-N | |
822.953 | |
822.94 | |
Rifampin |
Powder | |
183°C to 188°C | |
5 g | |
MFCD00151389 | |
14,8216 | |
Soluble in DMSO or methanolSoluble in water,ethyl acetate,chloroform,methanol,tetrahydrofuran and dimethyl sulfoxide. | |
CC1C=CC=C(C(=O)NC2=C(C3=C(C(=C4C(=C3C(=O)C2=CNN5CCN(CC5)C)C(=O)C(O4)(OC=CC(C(C(C(C(C(C1O)C)O)C)OC(=O)C)C)OC)C)C)O)O)C | |
131839595 | |
Molecular Biology |
Safety and Handling
- Rifampin, Molecular Biology Grade
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
Hazard Statement
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Rifampicin
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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Q14L023 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | J60836.03,J60836.14,J60836.06 |
N04L005 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/03/2025 | J60836.14,J60836.03,J60836.06 |
T22K027 | Certificate of Analysis | 01/08/2024 | J60836.03,J60836.14,J60836.06 |
P12K015 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/03/2024 | J60836.03,J60836.14,J60836.06 |
X25J002 | Certificate of Analysis | 03/11/2023 | J60836.03,J60836.14,J60836.06 |
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