Gentamicin Sulfate from USB Corporation

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance/Form: White to buff-colored powder
Activity:
>=590µg of gentamicin/mg (dry basis)
>=484µg of gentamicin/mg (as is)
Identity (A&B): Passes tests
Limit of Methanol: <=1.0%
Specific Rotation (25°C): +107° to +121° (c=1 in H₂O)
pH (4%, H₂O): 3.5 to 5.5
Loss on drying: <=18.0%
Residue on Ignition: <=1.0%
Gentamycins content:
C₁: 25-50%
C₂ + C_2a: 25-55%
C_1a: 10-35%
Mode of Action:
· Bactericidal, inhibits normal protein synthesis.
Applications:
· Very stable
· Autoclavable
· Requires no refrigeration
· Effective when combined with an antibiotic that interferes with cell wall synthesis.