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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Gentamicin sulfate
Gentamicin sulfate, CAS # 1405-41-0, is an aminoglycoside mainly used to inhibit the growth of Gram-negative bacteria.
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 455310010
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
- Gentamicin sulfate is a bactericidal aminoglycoside antibiotic which shows activity against Gram-negative bacteria
- It works by inhibiting protein biosynthesis through binding the bacterial ribosome 30S subunit
Applications
- Gentamicin sulfate has been used in studies to determine wound healing due to its antibiotic and antifungal properties
- It has laboratory research applications in the study of a number of clinical conditions, including actinomycotic infection, appendicitis, cystic fibrosis, osteomyelitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, plague, gonorrhea, and tularemia
Specifications
Gentamicin Sulfate | |
1405-41-0 | |
Authentic | |
1 g | |
Solubility in water: soluble. |
Gentamicin sulfate | |
218.0°C to 237.0°C | |
15% max. | |
Garamycin, Gentamicin Sulfate | |
≥590 IU/mg (Gentamycin) |
Chemical Identifiers
1405-41-0 | |
Garamycin, Gentamicin Sulfate |
Safety and Handling
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled, May cause an allergic skin reaction
Respiratory sensitisation (category 1), Skin sensitisation (category 1)
RUO – Research Use Only