Molekula
Hygromycin B
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Hygromycin B is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in molecular biology for selecting genetically modified cells in bacterial and mammalian systems. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the ribosome. Available with CAS number 31282-04-9, molecular formula C20H37N3O13, and molecular weight 527.52 g/mol. Stored at 2 to 8 °C. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Hygromycin B from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 mg — $144.70 per pack
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1 g — $372.40 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off- white to Buff powder |
| Water | ≤10% |
| Specific rotation | +18.0°C to +23.0° |
| Activity | ≥950u/mg |
| Purity (TLC) | ≥85.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
| Acidity | Neutral |
For research use only. Not for human use.
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 38888840 |
| CAS Number | 31282-04-9 |
| IUPAC Name | (3'R,3aS,4S,4'S,5'R,6R,6'R,7S,7aS)-4-[(1R,2S,3R,5S,6R)-3-amino-2,6-dihydroxy-5-(methylamino)cyclohexyl]oxy-6'-[(1S)-1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl]-6-(hydroxymethyl)spiro[4,6,7,7a-tetrahydro-3aH-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-c]pyran-2,2'-oxane]-3',4',5',7-tetrol |
| EC Number | 250-545-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H37N3O13 |
| Molecular Weight | 527.52 |
| Exact Mass | 527.2326 |
| SMILES | CN[C@H]1C[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]1O)O[C@H]2[C@@H]3[C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O2)CO)O)OC4(O3)[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O4)[C@H](CO)N)O)O)O)O)N |
| InChIKey | GRRNUXAQVGOGFE-HUCHGKBZSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C20H37N3O13/c1-23-7-2-5(21)9(26)15(10(7)27)33-19-17-16(11(28)8(4-25)32-19)35-20(36-17)18(31)13(30)12(29)14(34-20)6(22)3-24/h5-19,23-31H,2-4,21-22H2,1H3/t5-,6+,7+,8-,9+,10-,11+,12-,13+,14-,15-,16+,17+,18-,19+,20?/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 56928061 |
| UN Number | UN3462 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H300 +H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P284 Wear respiratory protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Antibiotic A-396-II
- Antihelmycin
- GRRNUXAQVGOGFE-HUCHGKBZSA-N
- Hydromycin B
- HYGROMIX
- Hygromix 2.4
- Hygromix 8, Hygromix 2.4
- Hygromix-8
- HYGROVETIN
- Hygrovetine
Frequently asked questions
What is Hygromycin B used for?
Hygromycin B is an antibiotic used in molecular biology to select for resistant cells in genetic engineering and cell culture applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Hygromycin B?
The formula is C20H37N3O13 with a molecular weight of 527.52 g/mol.
How should Hygromycin B be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C; protect from light and moisture.
What grade of Hygromycin B is available?
Available in high-purity research grade for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Hygromycin B in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a Hygromycin B order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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