Rifampicin, Fisher BioReagents

Brand:  Fisher Bioreagents BP2679-250

Product Code. 10103443

Description

• An antibiotic used to inhibit synthesis of proteins during recombinant protein expression in bacteria
• Rif inhibits bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase 
• Rif can also be used as a selective agent for some strains
• Mammalian RNA polymerase is not affected

Chemical Identifiers

• Chemical Name or Material: Rifampicin
• Physical Form: Solid
• Molecular Formula: C₄₃H₅₅N₄O₁₂
• Synonym: Rif

• CAS: 13292-46-1
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Formula Weight: 822.96

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Rifampicin
• Crystallinity: Pass Test
• Heavy Metals: < 20ppm
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Molecular Formula: C₄₃H₅₅N₄O₁₂
• One Peak: < 1.0%
• Merck Index: 15, 8341
• Purity: Inclusive between 97.0%
• Sulfated Ash: < 0.1%
• Color: Orange
• Quantity: 250mg

• CAS: 13292-46-1
• Identification: Pass Test
• Physical Form: Solid
• Loss on Drying: < 1.0%
• Formula Weight: 822.96
• Packaging: Amber Glass
• Synonym: Rif
• Rifampicin quinine: < 1.5%
• Sum of Peaks: < 3.5%
• Melting Point: 183°C

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Rifampin

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

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.