White to off-white solid. An aminoglycoside antibiotic effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Inhibitor of protein biosynthesis that acts on the 30S ribosome, causing misreading of the genetic code. May cause renal damage and ototoxicity. Contains >98% kanamycin A. RTECS NZ3225030, CAS 25389-94-0. Recommended working concentration: 100 µg/ml.

Merck Index: 14, 5281
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R: 36/37/38-42/43-60-61; S: 26-36/37/39-45