G-418 disulfate

SKU: orb1300704

Description

G-418 disulfate (Geneticin sulfate) is a eukaryotic-selective aminoglycoside antibiotic that inhibits protein synthesis by disrupting peptide chain elongation. It is widely used in molecular biology for in vitro and in vivo selection of genetically engineered eukaryotic cells, including mammalian and plant cells.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 108321-42-2
• MW: 692.71
• Purity: 99.90%
• Formula: C₂₀H₄₀N₄O₁₀·2H₂O₄S
• SMILES: OS(O)(=O)=O.OS(O)(=O)=O.CN[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O[C@H]2[C@H](N)C[C@H](N)[C@@H](O[C@H]3O[C@H]([C@@H](C)O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]3N)[C@@H]2O)OC[C@]1(C)O
• Target: Antibacterial,Antibiotic

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

206347