Synonyms: Kanamycin A; Kanamycin sulfate salt
Formula: C18H36N4O11 · H2O4S
Formula Weight: 582.58
CAS No.: 25389-94-0
Application: Use in biotechnology applications to inhibit protein synthesis. Recommended for use in cell culture applications at 100 mg/L.
Biochem/physiol Actions: Mode of Action: Binds to 70S ribosomal subunit; inhibits translocation; elicits miscoding. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, and mycoplasma.
Protocols & Applications: Antibiotic Selector for application, solubility, solution stability, working concentration, and mode of action information
Form: powder
Impurities: ≤5% kanamycin B
Potency: ≥750 μg per mg (dry basis)
Product Line: BioReagent
Solubility: H2O: soluble10-50 mg/mL (As a stock solution. Stock solutions should be stored at 2-8°C. Stable at 37°C for 5 days.)
Suitability: suitable for plant cell culture