Yellow crystalline solid. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. Broad-based antibiotic agent that blocks protein synthesis by inhibiting binding of aminoacyl tRNA to the A-site of ribosomes. Induces cold shock-response and enhances P450 expression in bacteria. Activity: ≥900 µg/mg. RTECS QI9100000, CAS 64-75-5.

Merck Index: 14, 9196
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R: 63; S: 36/37