Rifampicin is a semisynthetic antibiotic produced from Streptomyces mediterranei with broad antibacterial spectrum. In susceptible organisms it inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity by forming a stable complex with the enzyme.
Properties:
Appearance & Physical State: Red to orange crystalline solid
Density: 1.34 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 1004.42ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 183ºC (dec.)
Flash Point: 561.253ºC
Refractive Index: 1.613
Stability: Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions.
Vapor Pressure: 0mmHg at 25°C
Related Prodcuts:
Vidarabine; Flupirtine maleate; Halofuginone hydrobromide; Rifampicin; Rifaximin; Rifapentine; Streptozocin; Tegafur