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Geneticin Disulfate (G418) Powder

Geneticin Disulfate (G418) Powder is a valuable antibiotic commonly utilized in microbiology for its effectiveness against bacterial and fungal infections.

Cat. Number: AS-2011   |   CAS Number: 108321-42-2   |   Additional CAS: 49863-47-0

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Geneticin Disulfate (G418) Powder is a valuable antibiotic widely used in microbiology for its efficacy against bacterial and fungal infections. This compound, derived from the bacterium Micromonospora rhodorangea, inhibits protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

In microbiological laboratories, Geneticin Disulfate (G418) Powder is vital for creating selective culture media. These media suppress the growth of bacteria and fungi while allowing the growth of genetically modified cells. Microbiologists rely on Geneticin Disulfate (G418) Powder’s broad-spectrum activity to study and identify various microbial strains, gaining critical insights into their characteristics.

Moreover, Geneticin Disulfate (G418) Powder is essential for cell culture work, especially in selecting and maintaining genetically engineered cells. Its mechanism of action involves preventing elongation during protein synthesis, making it a valuable tool in genetic engineering experiments.

Additionally, researchers frequently use Geneticin Disulfate (G418) Powder to study gene expression and protein production. By introducing this antibiotic into cell cultures, scientists can select cells with integrated genetic constructs and monitor their expression levels.

Cat. NumberAS-2011
CAS Number108321-42-2
Additional CAS49863-47-0
MDL NumberMFCD00058314
Pubchem310274067
Molecular Weight692.71 g/mol
Molecular FormulaC20H44N4O18S2
Storage Temperature4°C
Form and ColorCrystalline powder, white to off-white
Solubility (10% in water)Clear
Potency (dried basis)≥ 720 µg/mg
pH (20% in water)4.6 – 6%
Water contentMax. 14%
Ammonia≤ 0.5%

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