Chemical Properties |
White to buff-colored powder |
Uses |
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to L6 protein of 50S ribosomal subunit. Antibacterial. Antibiotic complex consists of three closely related components, gentamicins C1, C2, C1a, and also gentamicin A which differs from the other members of the complex but is similar to Kanamycin C. Gentamicin C1: R1=R2=CH3 Gentamicin C2: R1=CH3; R2=H Gentamicin C1A: R1=R2=H |
Uses |
Different viscosity grades available. Please inquire |
General Description |
Sulfate salt of an antibiotic complex produced by fermentation. Three closely related components that are chemically amino-saccharides. White to buff-colored powder. pH (4% solution) 3.5 to 5.5. Odorless. |
Air & Water Reactions |
Water soluble. Hygroscopic. |
Reactivity Profile |
Gentamycin sulfate is very stable in solution, even in moderately acidic to strongly basic aqueous media. |
Fire Hazard |
Flash point data for Gentamycin sulfate are not available; however, Gentamycin sulfate is probably combustible. |