G 418 sulfate (aqueous), aminoglycoside antibiotic agent (ab146572)
Key features and details
- Aminoglycoside antibiotic agent.
- CAS Number: 108321-42-2
- Supplied in water (40 mg/ml)
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
G 418 sulfate (aqueous), aminoglycoside antibiotic agent -
Description
Aminoglycoside antibiotic agent. -
Alternative names
- Antibiotic G418
- G418 Sulfate
- Geneticin (G418) Sulfate
- Geneticin Sulfate
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Biological description
Aminoglycoside antibiotic. Has a broad range of antibacterial activity both in vivo and in vitro. Also active against protozoa and helminths. Inhibits protein synthesis by blocking the elongation step. Routinely used as a selective agent in cell culture gene selection applications.
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CAS Number
108321-42-2 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
692.71 -
Molecular formula
C20H40N4O10.2H2SO4 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Supplied in water (40 mg/ml) -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
