Spectinomycin . 2HCl

Replaces Prod. #: ALX-380-278
Aminocyclitol antibiotic active against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria (Gonnococcus only). In clinical use for gonorrhea. Inhibits protein synthesis (elongation) by interfering with peptidyl tRNA translocation. Binds to the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosomes. Mutation in rpsE (the gene for ribosomal protein S5) prevents binding of spectinomycin.
Product Specification
Alternative Name: Spectinomycin . dihydrochloride . pentahydrate, U-18409AE  
Formula: C14H24N2O7 . 2HCl . 5H2O  
MW: 332.4 . 73.0 . 90.1  
CAS: 22189-32-8  
MI: 14: 8739  
RTECS: WG7400000  
Purity: ≥98%  
Appearance: White to off-white powder.  
Hazard: IRRITANT.  
Solubility: Soluble in water (50mg/ml).  
Long Term Storage: +4°C  
Use/Stability: Stable for up to 1 year after receipt when stored at +4°C. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.