Kanamycin is an aminoglycosidic antibiotic that inhibits growth of gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria and mycoplasmas in cell culture. Kanamycin or kanamycin A is a major component of the antibiotic complex produced by certain strains of Streptomyces kanamyceticus. Kanamycin is supplied in two forms, a crystalline monosulfate monohydrate and a salt with a higher sulfate content. Kanamycin sulfate is obtained by adding sulfuric acid to a solution of the monosulfate and drying using a suitable procedure. Kanamycin sulfate binds to 30S ribosomes causing inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis.CAS Number: 25389-94-0Molecular Weight: 582.58 DaChemical Formula: C18H36N4O11H2SO4Solubility: Soluble in waterStorage Temperature: Room TemperatureResearch or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.