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Description
The product is a mixture of 3 major components designated as C1, C1a, and C2. Gentamicin is used as the sulfate salt. Each component consists of five basic nitrogens and requires five equivalents of sulfuric acid per mole of gentamicin base.
- Used as a selection agent in molecular biology applications
- Treats many types of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative organisms
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Powder |
| pH | 3.5 to 5.5 (1 in 25, aq. soln.) |
| Melting Point | 218°C to 237°C (as powder)(literature) |
| Ignition Residue | ≤1% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤18% |
| Potency | ≤590μg/mg |
| Quantity | 250 mg |
| Optical Rotation | 107–121° (10mg/mL, water) |
| Solubility Information | H2O: soluble 50mg/mL |
| Grade | USP |
Safety and Handling
| Recommended Storage | Store at +4°C. |
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