Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Chloramphenicol

Also known as: Chloromycetin (brand)

CAS: 56-75-7 Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic USP / BP / IP Bulk Supply Available
Chloramphenicol API Manufacturer India | Mediocon Inc
Chloramphenicol — Pharmaceutical Grade API

Product Overview

CAS No: 56-75-7  |  MF: C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅  |  MW: 323.13 g/mol

Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. It is used for serious infections where other antibiotics are contraindicated, including typhoid fever, bacterial meningitis, and ocular infections. Mediocon Inc supplies pharmaceutical-grade Chloramphenicol meeting IP/BP/EP/USP standards.

Key Features

  • Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotic
  • IP/BP/EP/USP compliant, Assay 99.0% Min.
  • Effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
  • Suitable for oral, ophthalmic, and topical formulations

Applications

  • Ophthalmic eye drops and ointments
  • Typhoid fever treatment
  • Bacterial meningitis therapy
  • Topical skin infection formulations

Why Choose Mediocon

  • ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified manufacturing
  • Consistent batch-to-batch quality with full CoA
  • Export-ready documentation: COO, MSDS, DMF
  • Flexible MOQ for both R&D and commercial scale
  • Dedicated QA support for regulatory filings

Product Specifications

Product NameChloramphenicol
Also Known AsChloromycetin (brand)
CAS Number56-75-7
Molecular FormulaC₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅
Molecular Weight323.13 g/mol
CategoryAntibiotic / Broad-Spectrum
AppearanceWhite to Off-White Crystalline Powder
GradeIP / BP / EP / USP

Analytical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Assay99.0% Min.
Loss on DryingNMT 0.5%
Melting Point149°C – 153°C
Heavy MetalsNMT 10 ppm
Microbial LimitsComplies with pharmacopoeia
Packing25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement
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