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Rifampicin Structure

Rifampicin

Chemical Properties

Melting point 183°C (dec.)
Boiling point 761.02°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.1782 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6000 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  chloroform: soluble50mg/mL, clear
pka 1.7, 7.9(at 25℃)
form  crystalline
color  faint red to very dark red
Water Solubility  Soluble in DMSO or methanolSoluble in water, ethyl acetate, chloroform, methanol, tetrahydrofuran and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Merck  14,8216
BRN  5723476
BCS Class 2
Stability Hygroscopic, Light Sensitive
IARC 3 (Vol. 24, Sup 7) 1987
EPA Substance Registry System Rifampin (13292-46-1)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements  22-36/37/38-36/38
Safety Statements  26-36-37/39
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  VJ7000000
8-10-21
HS Code  29419000
Hazardous Substances Data 13292-46-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 in mice, rats (mg/kg): 885, 1720 orally; 260, 330 i.v.; 640, 550 i.p. (Fürész)

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