Amikacin Sulfate, USP (1:2) is a semi-synthetic, broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from its counterpart, Kanamycin A. Amikacin was patented in 1971 and came into commercial use in 1976. The presence of the amino-hydroxy-butyryl group prevents enzymatic modification of Amikacin at multiple positions. This renders Amikacin a more effective decontaminating agent, as microorganisms which develop resistance to other aminoglycosides remain susceptible to Amikacin. This also gives Amikacin a broader spectrum than the other aminoglycosides currently in use. Amikacin is commonly used for veterinary research, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and bacterial translation studies.
Amikacin Sulfate, USP (1:2) is soluble in water.
This product conforms to United States Pharmacopoeia specifications.
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CAS Number: 39831-55-5
Molecular Formula: C22H43N5O13 •2H2SO4
Molecular Weight: 781.76
Mechanism of Action: Amikacin Sulfate binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit (specifically the 16S rRNA and S12 protein) resulting in interference with the translational initiation complex and mRNA misreading, which leads to a faulty or nonexistent protein.
Storage Conditions: 2-8°C
Tariff Code: 2941.90.5000