Chloramphenicol solubility in water

[flyingbettas]

Tons of questions today...

I seem to have read from a couple sources that Chloramphenicol does not dissolve that well in water?

What would be a safe solvent to use to help dilute chloramphenicol prior to using in the tank?

i have had the same problem with my USP grade sulfamethoxazole- trimethoprim too. I keep shaking it up in a gallon container, and I keep seeing powdery bits suspended in the solution like a giant snow globe.

thanks for your help as always!

[Carl]

I am not sure your source for Chloramphenicol, as it has not been available to the aquarium keeping community for a couple decades.
My use of it had no issues whatsoever in dissolving. Ditto the Sulfa products

Carl

[flyingbettas]

Thanks Carl. I believe you, and I am glad I don't have to mess with any additional chemical to dissolve it.

I can access USP grade chloramphenicol, just through personal connection. I have microbiology/biochemistry background. The textbook says it is soluble in water but rather low solubility (2.5-5 mg/ml)

I have not obtained it, just want to have an option if nothing else works. Handling it can be problematic, I have a respirator and goggles ready if I decide to take the plunge.