Gentamycin Sulfate (White Powder), Fisher BioReagents

Description

For selecting transformed cells containing gentamycin resistance gene

Gentamycin Sulfate inhibits protein synthesis, preventing microbial contamination in tissue culture applications. It is also used to confer antibiotic resistance/sensitivity in molecular biology procedures.

Specifications

• Type: Gentamicin Sulfate
• Physical Form: Solid
• CAS: 1405-41-0
• pH: 3.5 to 5.5
• Melting Point: 218°C
• Ignition Residue: < 1.0%
• Packaging: Amber Glass
• Potency: > 590μg/mg
• Specific Rotation: Inclusive between 107° (+ or -)
• Color: White
• Quantity: 1 g
• Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₄₃N₅O₇·H₂SO₄
• Merck Index: 15, 4427
• Synonym: Gentiomycin C, Garamycin
• Formula Weight: 575.67
• Chemical Name or Material: Gentamycin 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/ .