Gentamicin Sulphate

Name: Gentamicin Sulphate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003928

About Gentamicin Sulphate

Gentamicin Sulphate is an antibacterial API (IP/BP/USP grade) carrying the CAS registry number 1405-41-0 at a purity of ≥98%. With the molecular formula C60H125N15O25S, it has a molar mass of 1488.8 g/mol. It is also known as Gentamycin Sulphate or Gentacidin.

It is supplied as a powder. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antibiotic and antibacterial APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Available in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, Gentamicin Sulphate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Gentamicin Sulphate
Catalogue No.	VQ-003928
CAS Number	1405-41-0
IUPAC name	(2R,3R,4R,5R)-2-[(1S,2S,3R,4S,6R)-4,6-diamino-3-[(2R,3R,6S)-3-amino-6-(1-aminoethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)oxane-3,5-diol;(2R,3R,4R,5R)-2-[(1S,2S,3R,4S,6R)-4,6-diamino-3-[(2R,3R,6S)-3-amino-6-(aminomethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)oxane-3,5-diol;(2R,3R,4R,5R)-2-[(1S,2S,3R,4S,6R)-4,6-diamino-3-[(2R,3R,6S)-3-amino-6-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)oxane-3,5-diol;sulfuric acid
Molecular formula	C₆₀H₁₂₅N₁₅O₂₅S
Molecular weight	1488.8 g/mol
Exact mass	1487.8692
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	2941
InChIKey	RDEIXVOBVLKYNT-VQBXQJRRSA-N
PubChem CID	9855350

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	26 / 40
TPSA	710 Å²
Synonyms	Gentamycin Sulphate, Gentacidin, Gentibioptal, Garacin, Gentacin, Genticin, Septopal, Garasol Solution, Gent-Ophtal, Gent-ak, Garasol Injection, GentaMed-P

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

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

Other grades of CAS 1405-41-0

Gentamicin sulphate

CAS: 1405-41-0
Formula: C₆₀H₁₂₅N₁₅O₂₅S
MW: 1488.8 g/mol

VQ-003733

Cell Culture

Gentamicin Sulphate, cell culture tested

CAS: 1405-41-0
Formula: C₆₀H₁₂₅N₁₅O₂₅S
MW: 1488.8 g/mol

VQ-046124

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Gentamicin Sulphate?

The CAS Registry Number of Gentamicin Sulphate is 1405-41-0. It is also known as Gentamycin Sulphate, Gentacidin, Gentibioptal.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Gentamicin Sulphate?

Gentamicin Sulphate has the molecular formula C60H125N15O25S and a molecular weight of 1488.8 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Gentamicin Sulphate can I order?

We supply Gentamicin Sulphate in IP/BP/USP (≥98%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Gentamicin Sulphate?

Yes. Every lot of Gentamicin Sulphate 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 Sulphate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Gentamicin Sulphate 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.