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Gentamicin Sulfate, MP Biomedicals™

Catalog No. MP21900572
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250mg

Description

Produced by fermentation of Micromonospora purpurea or M. echinospora. MP Biomedicals' Gentamicin Sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic complex used as a selection agent in molecular biology applications. It is also used to treat many types of bacterial

The product is a mixture of 3 major components designated as C1, C1a, and C2. Gentamicin is used as the sulfate salt. Each component consists of five basic nitrogens and requires five equivalents of sulfuric acid per mole of gentamicin base.

  • Used as a selection agent in molecular biology applications
  • Treats many types of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative organisms

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1405-41-0
Synonym Garamycin, Gentamicin sulfate salt, Gentiomycin C

Specifications

Ignition Residue ≤1%
Loss on Drying ≤18%
Potency ≤590μg/mg
Solubility Information H2O: soluble 50mg/mL
Physical Form White Powder
Grade USP
Melting Point 218°C to 237°C (as powder)(literature)
pH 3.5 to 5.5 (1 in 25, aq. soln.)
Quantity 250mg
Optical Rotation 107–121° (10mg/mL, water)

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage Store at +4°C.
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