Rifampicin, Fisher BioReagents™

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10103443	Fisher BioReagents BP2679-250	250 mg	Amber Glass
10533325	Fisher BioReagents BP26791	1 g	Amber Glass
10396743	Fisher BioReagents BP2679-5	5 g	Amber Glass
10562975	Fisher BioReagents BP267925	25 g	Amber Glass

Description

Rifampicin

Rifampicin is a rifamycin which specifically inhibits DNA-dependent bacterial RNA Polymerase. Mammalian RNA polymerase is not affected.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 13292-46-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 822.953
• Synonym: Rif
• SMILES: 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

• Molecular Formula: C43H58N4O12
• InChI Key: FZYOVNIOYYPUPY-HRJPTAQKSA-N
• PubChem CID: 131839595

Specifications

• Type: Rifampicin
• CAS: 13292-46-1
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Molecular Formula: C43H58N4O12
• Synonym: Rif
• SMILES: 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
• PubChem CID: 131839595
• Color: Orange

• Physical Form: Solid
• Melting Point: 183°C
• Loss on Drying: < 1.0%
• Merck Index: 15, 8341
• InChI Key: FZYOVNIOYYPUPY-HRJPTAQKSA-N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 822.953
• Formula Weight: 822.96
• Chemical Name or Material: Rifampicin

Safety and Handling

WARNING!

Emergency Overview
Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans. Harmful if swallowed. May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:0
Instability:0

Recommended Storage : 4°C

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.