G418 disulfate
Supplier: Promega Corporation
Synonyms:
G-418 disulfate
, G-418 disulphate
, G418 disulfate
, G-418 sulphate
, G418 sulphate
, G-418 sulfate
, Geneticin®
An aminoglycosidic antibiotic toxic to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Available as a powder (5g) or as a liquid (20ml)
- Liquid formulation requires no sterilization
Antibiotic G-418 Sulfate is an aminoglycosidic antibiotic toxic to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It acts by interfering with protein synthesis and is used as an agent for selection of cultured cells expressing a gene (i.e., aminoglycoside 3' phosphotransferase [APH 3']) that confers resistance to G-418. The liquid form of the product is in distilled water and aseptically filtered. Formula Weight: 692.6 (anhydrous). Form: White powder. Physical/Chemical Properties of Powder: Appearance: White powder. TLC: Single major spot. Elemental Analysis: %C = 28.8-36.07; %H = 5.76-7.76; %N = 6.72-8.41. Absorbance: A280 (1mg/ml) = 0-0.015; A570 (100mg/ml) = 0-0.1. Specific Rotation: +104 to +121. Properties Specific to V7983: Appearance: White powder. Hydration Waters: 0-6, as determined from Elemental Analysis. Potency: Greater than 500microg/mg. Properties Specific to V8091: Potency: 40-60mg/ml. Sterility: Aseptically filtered.
The liquid form of the product is in distilled water and aseptically filtered.
Formula:
C₂₀H₄₄N₄O₁₈S₂ MW: 692.72 g/mol Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00058314 CAS Number: 108321-42-2 |
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