Kanamycin sulfate
SIGMA/60615 - mixture of Kanamycin A (main component) and Kanamycin B and C
CAS Number: 70560-51-9
MDL Number: MFCD00070253
Linear Formula: C18H36-37N4-5O10-11 · H2SO4
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-negative bacteria |
| Gram-positive bacteria | |
| mycobacteria | |
| mycoplasma | |
| color | white to off-white |
| form | powder or crystals |
| ign. residue | ≤0.5% (as SO4) |
| InChI | 1S/C18H36N4O11.H2O4S/c19- |
| InChI key | OOYGSFOGFJDDHP-KMCOLRRFSA |
| loss | ≤1.5% loss on drying |
| mode of action | protein synthesis | interferes |
| potency | ≥750 units per mg (calculated with reference to dried substance) |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OS(O)(=O)=O.NC[C@H]1O[C@@ |
| Application: | Kanamycin sulfate is a broad spectrum aminoglycoside-antibiotic derived from Streptomyces kanamyceticus. It is used as an additive in culture media for the isolation of group D streptococci on Kanamycin Esculin Azide Agar and for selection of transformed plant cells containing the neomycin phosphotransferase on a kanamycin-medium.†† Kanamycin sulfate can also be used as a selection agent for cells transformed with kanamycin B resistance gene. It is recommended for use in cell culture applications at 100 μg/mL. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Mode of Action: The product acts by binding to the 70S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting translocation and eliciting miscoding. Mode of Resistance: Aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes (including acetyltransferase, phosphotransferase, nucleotidyltransferase) can alter this antibiotic, preventing its interaction with ribosomes. Antimicrobial Spectrum: Kanamycin sulfate is effective against gram-negative and gram-postiive bacteria, and mycoplasma. |
| Disclaimer: | Solutions are stable at 37°C for approximately 5 days. Aqueous stock solutions can be stored at 2-8°C for long term storage. |
| General description: | Chemical structure: aminoglycoside |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects |
| Packaging: | 5g, 25 g |
| Preparation Note: | Kanamycin sulfate is soluble in water at 50 mg/mL, yielding a clear solution. It is practically insoluble in alcohol, acetone, chloroform, ether and ethyl acetate. A 1% solution in water has a pH of 6.5 to 8.5. Sterile solutions can be prepared by a sterile filtration, through a .2μm filter. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H360 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 61 |
| Safety Statements | 53-45 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 51281654 |


