Thermo Scientific Chemicals Gentamicin sulfate

Description

Gentamicin sulfate, CAS # 1405-41-0, is an aminoglycoside mainly used to inhibit the growth of Gram-negative bacteria.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1405-41-0
• Synonym: Garamycin, Gentamicin Sulfate

• Type: Gentamicin Sulfate
• Melting Point: 218.0°C to 237.0°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Water: 15% max.
• Quantity: 5 g
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble.
• Percent Purity: ≥590 IU/mg (Gentamycin)
• Chemical Name or Material: Gentamicin sulfate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Gentamicin sulfate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .

RUO – Research Use Only