48760
Sigma
Gentamicin sulfate from Micromonospora purpurea
BioChemika, ~700 units/mg dried material
| CAS Number: | 1405-41-0 |
| Linear Formula: | C19-21H39-43N5O7 · 2.5H2SO4 |
| EC Number: | 215-778-9 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00270181 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Mode of Action: Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to L6 protein of 50S ribosomal subunit. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, and mycoplasma. |
| Unit Definition | 1 U corresponds to 1 μg of the USP gentamicin sulfate reference standard |
Properties
| product line | BioChemika |
| optical activity | [α]20/D +110±8°, c = 1% in H2O |
| mol wt | Mr 694-723 |
| total impurities | ≤10% water |
| pH | 4.0-5.5 (0.1 g/mL in H2O) |
| solubility | H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, very faintly yellow |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42/43 |
| Safety Statements | 22-36/37-45 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | LY2625000 |






