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Apramycin sulfate
Description
Apramycin sulfate binds to the deep groove of RNA and effectively inhibits ribosomal translocation prohibiting protein synthesis.
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
• Apramycin is a 2-deoxysteptamine derivative and an aminoglycoside originally isolated from Streptomyces tenebrarius
• Apramycin sulfate is comprised of a bicyclic sugar moiety and a monosubstituted deoxystreptamine attached to a sulfate group
Application
• Apramycin sulfate exhibits antibiotic activity against gram-negative bacteria
• It is suitable for laboratory use against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• It is also used for laboratory study of infectious disease

Specifications
Specifications
Type | Apramycin Sulfate |
Physical Form | Powder |
Melting Point | 168°C |
Color | Yellow |
Quantity | 10 g |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Boiling Point | 823°C |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water at 25mg/ml |
Formula Weight | 637.65 |
Chemical Name or Material | Apramycin sulfate |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H360 |
Hazard Statement | H360-H315-H319; May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P264b-P280i-P281-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 265-890-7 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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