Gentamicin

Name: Gentamicin
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-037507

About Gentamicin

Listed under CAS 1403-66-3, Gentamicin is a high-purity reference standard of Gentamicin available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C21H43N5O7, it has a molar mass of 477.6 g/mol. Alternative names: Uromycine and Cidomycin.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a reference sample of Gentamicin, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Gentamicin
Catalogue No.	VQ-037507
CAS Number	1403-66-3
IUPAC name	2-[4,6-diamino-3-[3-amino-6-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)oxane-3,5-diol
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₄₃N₅O₇
Molecular weight	477.6 g/mol
Exact mass	477.3162
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CEAZRRDELHUEMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C1CCC(C(O1)OC2C(CC(C(C2O)OC3C(C(C(CO3)(C)O)NC)O)N)N)N)NC
PubChem CID	3467

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-4.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	8 / 12
TPSA	200 Å²
Synonyms	Uromycine, Cidomycin, Gentamicine, Gentamycin-creme, Lyramycin, Garamicin, Gentamycin Complex, Garamycin, Gentacycol, Refobacin TM, Centicin, Gentamicin (BAN)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P233, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P318, P319, P321, P333 + P317, P342 + P316, P362 + P364, P391, P403, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Gentamicin?

The CAS Registry Number of Gentamicin is 1403-66-3. It is also known as Uromycine, Cidomycin, Gentamicine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gentamicin?

Gentamicin has the molecular formula C21H43N5O7 and a molecular weight of 477.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[4,6-diamino-3-[3-amino-6-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)oxane-3,5-diol.

What is Gentamicin used for?

Gentamicin is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Gentamicin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Gentamicin can I order?

We supply Gentamicin in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Gentamicin?

Yes. Every lot of Gentamicin is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Gentamicin be shipped internationally?

Yes. Gentamicin is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.