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Gentamicin sulfate, 600 I.U./mg, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Research Use only: Not intended for animal or human diagnostic or therapeutic use.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar 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
Type | Gentamicin Sulfate |
Physical Form | Powder |
Merck Index | 14,4392 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water |
Color | White |
Concentration | 600 IU/mg |
Quantity | 5 g |
Optical Rotation | +117° (c=10 in Water) |
Chemical Name or Material | Gentamicin sulfate |
RUO – Research Use Only