Formula: C19-21H39-43N5O7 · 2.5H2SO4
CAS No.: 1405-41-0
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Application: Used as a selection agent (gentamicin-resistance gene) in molecular biology applications.
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
Impurities: ≤10% water
Mol Wt: Mr 694-723
Optical Activity: [α]20/D +110±8°, c = 1% in H2O
pH: 4.0-5.5 (0.1 g/mL in H2O)
Solubility: H2O: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear, very faintly yellow
Storage Temp.: 2-8°C