Molekula
Kanamycin A Sulfate
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Kanamycin A Sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in microbiology for selective bacterial growth inhibition in culture media. It is effective against a broad range of Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria. Available in powder form with a CAS number of 25389-94-0, molecular formula C18H36N4O11 · H2O4S, and molecular weight of 582.58 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Kanamycin A Sulfate 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 g — £93.30 per pack ex VAT · £111.96 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| pH | 6.5-8.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 4.0% |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, insoluble in acetone in ethyl acetate and in benzene |
| Assay | ≥ 750ug/mg |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 1.0% |
| Specific optical rotation | +112.0° to +123.0° |
| Total Impurities | ≤ 3.0% |
| Residual Solvents: Ethanol | ≤ 2000ppm |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to Reference |
| Kanamycin B | ≤ 4.0% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | 11.0 - 17.7% |
| Any Unidentified Impurity | ≤ 0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 12914940 |
| CAS Number | 25389-94-0 |
| 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;sulfuric acid |
| EC Number | 223-347-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H36N4O11 · H2O4S |
| Molecular Weight | 582.58 |
| Exact Mass | 582.2054 |
| 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.OS(=O)(=O)O |
| InChIKey | OOYGSFOGFJDDHP-KMCOLRRFSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C18H36N4O11.H2O4S/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;1-5(2,3)4/h4-18,23-29H,1-3,19-22H2;(H2,1,2,3,4)/t4-,5+,6-,7-,8+,9-,10-,11-,12+,13-,14-,15+,16-,17-,18-;/m1./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 441374 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29419010 |
| Tariff Code | 2941900000 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Kanamycin A monosulfate
- Kanamycin A sulphate
- Kanamycin monosulfate
- KANAMYCIN MONOSULFATE (EP MONOGRAPH)
- Kanamycin sulfate
- KANAMYCIN SULFATE (USP MONOGRAPH)
- KANAMYCIN SULFATE (USP-RS)
- Kanaplex
- Kantrex
- Klebcil
Frequently asked questions
What is Kanamycin A Sulfate used for?
Kanamycin A Sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in research and microbiology for selective bacterial inhibition, particularly in the cultivation of genetically modified organisms.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Kanamycin A Sulfate?
The formula is C18H36N4O11 · H2O4S with a molecular weight of 582.58 g/mol.
How should Kanamycin A Sulfate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Kanamycin A Sulfate is available?
Available in research grade for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Kanamycin A Sulfate in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a Kanamycin A Sulfate order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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