AFG Scientific Gentamicin Sulfate 5 g – CAS 1405-41-0

AFG Scientific Gentamicin Sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic reference substance used in microbiology laboratories for antibacterial research and as a contamination-prevention agent in cell culture media. The 5-gram package size is suitable for laboratory-scale studies.

The product is supplied at high purity with a potency value of ≥590 µg/mg (anhydrous basis) and is identified by CAS number 1405-41-0. It appears as a white-cream colored powder; it decomposes and melts at 218-237°C and has an optical rotation value of 107-121°. The product must be stored at 0-8°C to maintain stability.

Gentamicin sulfate is used to prevent bacterial contamination in cell culture media and as a reference standard in microbiology testing.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Antibacterial additive in cell culture media
• Reference standard in microbiology laboratories
• Antibiotic resistance and susceptibility studies