Product Description
Keep a dependable chloramphenicol stock on the shelf without mixing it yourself. Supplied at 10 mg/ml in ethanol, this solution is ready to add to culture media for plasmid selection or vector amplification, saving prep time and removing a source of variability from everyday microbiology and cloning work.
This listing is for catalog number A1002-5: Chloramphenicol, 10 mg/mL in Ethanol. Chloramphenicol stops bacterial protein synthesis by attaching to the 50S ribosomal subunit and is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as some mycobacteria. Resistance comes from the cat gene, whose acetyltransferase product chemically inactivates the antibiotic. It is a common choice for amplifying vectors in Gram-negative hosts. Order a single 5 ml vial or a 5 x 5 ml pack. LIGHT LABS ships genuine Zymo Research products with knowledgeable support from our Englewood, Colorado team.
Key Features
- Premade in ethanol – Delivered at 10 mg/ml in ethanol and ready to dilute into media.
- Ribosome-targeting action – Blocks protein synthesis at the 50S ribosomal subunit.
- Wide spectrum – Effective on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and some mycobacteria.
- cat gene selection – Pairs with vectors that carry the chloramphenicol acetyltransferase marker.
- Flexible sizing – Offered as one 5 ml vial or a pack of five.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | A1002-5 |
| Brand | Zymo Research |
| Description | Chloramphenicol, 10 mg/mL in Ethanol |
| Concentration | 10 mg/ml in ethanol |
| Pack sizes | 5 ml; 5 x 5 ml |
| Resistance gene | cat (chloramphenicol acetyltransferase) |
| Target | 50S ribosomal subunit |
| Shipping Conditions | Ships on blue ice |
| Storage | -20°C |
Available Sizes & Components
Applications
- Selection of chloramphenicol-resistant bacteria
- Vector amplification in Gram-negative hosts
- Culture media and agar plate preparation
- Plasmid maintenance in E. coli
