Rifampicin

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 4121

Pregnane X receptor agonist; antibiotic
Discontinued Product
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Key Product Details

Description

Pregnane X receptor agonist; antibiotic

Alternative Names

Rifampin

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Product Description

Rifampicin is an antibiotic; inhibits bacterial RNA polymerase. Prototypical activator of the pregnane X receptor (PXR).

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

822.94

Formula

C43H58N4O12

Storage

Store at -20°C

Purity

≥95% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

3-[[(4-Methyl-1-piperazinyl)imino]methyl]-rifamycin

CAS Number

13292-46-1

PubChem ID

5381226

InChI Key

FZYOVNIOYYPUPY-ZTWDQPHTSA-N

SMILES

CN(CC1)CCN1/N=C/C2=C(O)C3=C(C4=O)C5=C(C)C(O)=C3C(O)=C2NC(/C(C)=C\C=C\[C@H](C)[C@H](O)[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C)[C@H](OC(C)=O)[C@H](C)[C@@H](OC)/C=C/O[C@@]4(C)O5)O)C)=O

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 82.29 100

Preparing Stock Solutions for Rifampicin

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 822.94

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.22 mL 6.08 mL 12.15 mL
5 mM 0.24 mL 1.22 mL 2.43 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.61 mL 1.22 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.24 mL

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Background References

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Product Documents for Rifampicin

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for Rifampicin

For research use only

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Rifampin, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive toxicity with developmental effects. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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