Sigma-Aldrich
RIFAMPICIN BIOREAGENT >= 97% (HPLC) CRYSTALLINE PLANT CELL CULTURE TESTED (C005B-397242)
General description Chemical structure: macrolide Application Rifampicin, a rifamycin, is active against mycobacteria. Rifamycin, is also an inhibitor of chloroplast RNA polymerase and may be used to study chloroplast-level DNA transcription in
General description
Chemical structure: macrolide
Application
Rifampicin, a rifamycin, is active against mycobacteria. Rifamycin, is also an inhibitor of chloroplast RNA polymerase and may be used to study chloroplast-level DNA transcription in plants.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Inhibits the assembly of DNA and protein into mature virus particles.
Mode of Action: Inhibits initiation of RNA synthesis by binding to β-subunit of RNA polymerase.
Other Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Product is sensitive to light and moisture. Store under inert gas.
- UPC:
- 51283612
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- Quantity:
- 5
- Unit of Measurement:
- GM
- MPN:
- R7382-5G
- CAS:
- 13292-46-1



