EINECS: 215-778-9
Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₄₃N₅O₇.H₂SO₄
Synonyms: Gentalline; Pred-G S.O.P.; Gentocin (Veterinary); Gentocin (*sulfate*); Garamycin (TN); Gentacin; Geramycin; Gentocin; Prestwick_240; Septopal; Gentamicin,sulfate (salt); Gentamicin C complex sulfate; Gentamicins; Topagen (Veterinary); Gentamycin sulphat; Gentamycin Solution; Gentamicin sulphate; Alcomicin; Garasol (Veterinary);
Appearance: White to buff-colored powder. Odorless.
Molecular Weight: 575.67
Boiling Point: 797.6 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 218-237°C
Flash Point: 436.2 °C
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Solubility: water: 50 mg/mL
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Usage: Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to L6 protein of 50S ribosomal subunit. Antibacterial. Antibiotic complex consists of three closely related components, gentamicins C1, C2, C1a, and also gentamicin A which differs from the other members of the