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Kanamycin

SKU 90037730 CAS 8063-07-8 Available on enquiry

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Kanamycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, particularly Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Available in powder form with a CAS number of 8063-07-8, it is suitable for research and laboratory applications. Molekula supplies Kanamycin from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037730
CAS Number: 8063-07-8
IUPAC Name: (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(aminomethyl)-6-[(1R,2R,3S,4R,6S)-4,6-diamino-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
EC Number: 200-411-7
Exact Mass: 484.2381
SMILES: C1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1N)O[C@@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CN)O)O)O)O)O[C@@H]3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)N)O)N
InChIKey: SBUJHOSQTJFQJX-NOAMYHISSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C18H36N4O11/c19-2-6-10(25)12(27)13(28)18(30-6)33-16-5(21)1-4(20)15(14(16)29)32-17-11(26)8(22)9(24)7(3-23)31-17/h4-18,23-29H,1-3,19-22H2/t4-,5+,6-,7-,8+,9-,10-,11-,12+,13-,14-,15+,16-,17-,18-/m1/s1
PubChem CID: 6032

Synonyms

Kanamicina
KANAMYCIN A
Kanamycin A Deuterated
Kanamycin Base
Kanamycin Complex
Kanamycin sulfate
Kanamycine
Kanamycins
Kanamycinum
Kantrex

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

pKa: pKa = 7.2

Source: PubChem CID 6032 (HSDB)

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Frequently asked questions

What is kanamycin primarily used for?

Kanamycin is primarily used as an antibiotic in research, veterinary medicine, and as a selection agent in molecular biology for genetically modified organisms.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of kanamycin?

Kanamycin’s chemical formula is **C₁₈H₃₆N₄O₁₁** and its molecular weight is approximately **484.5 g/mol**.

What grade of kanamycin does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies kanamycin in **research-grade purity**, suitable for laboratory and experimental applications.

Can Molekula supply kanamycin in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide kanamycin in bulk, subject to availability and minimum order quantities—please contact us for specific details.

What documentation is provided with a kanamycin order?

Each kanamycin order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.