Kanamycin A

Name: Kanamycin A
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-022899

About Kanamycin A

Kanamycin A is an impurity of Amikacin carrying the CAS registry number 59-01-8. Its molecular formula is C18H36N4O11 and its molecular weight is 484.5 g/mol. Common synonyms include Kanamycin B and kanamycin.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Amikacin to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Kanamycin A in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Amikacin

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Kanamycin A
Catalogue No.	VQ-022899
CAS Number	59-01-8
IUPAC name	(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(aminomethyl)-6-[(1R,2R,3S,4R,6S)-4,6-diamino-3-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₃₆N₄O₁₁
Molecular weight	484.5 g/mol
Exact mass	484.2381
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	SBUJHOSQTJFQJX-NOAMYHISSA-N
SMILES	C1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1N)O[C@@H]2[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O2)CN)O)O)O)O)O[C@@H]3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)N)O)N
PubChem CID	6032

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-6.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	11 / 15
TPSA	283 Å²
Synonyms	Kanamycin B, kanamycin, Kanamycine, Kanamycin Complex, Kanamycin Base, Kanamycin sulfate, 4,6-Diamino-2-hydroxy-1,3-cyclohexane 3,6'diamino-3,6'-dideoxydi-alpha-D-glucoside, Kanamycin (sulfate), KM (the Antibiotic), 4,6-diamino-2-hydroxy-1,3-cyclohexylene 3,6'-diamino-3,6'-dideoxydi-D-glucopyranoside, Liposomal Kanamycin, Kantrex (1:1 sulfate)

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 Kanamycin A?

The CAS Registry Number of Kanamycin A is 59-01-8. It is also known as Kanamycin B, kanamycin, Kanamycine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Kanamycin A?

Kanamycin A has the molecular formula C18H36N4O11 and a molecular weight of 484.5 g/mol.

What is Kanamycin A used for?

Kanamycin A is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Amikacin. 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 Kanamycin A can I order?

We supply Kanamycin A 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 Kanamycin A?

Yes. Every lot of Kanamycin A 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 Kanamycin A be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Kanamycin A worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.