G 418 disulfate salt
SIGMA/A1720 - powder, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture
Synonym: Antibiotic G418
CAS Number: 108321-42-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H40N4O10 · 2H2SO4
Molecular Weight: 692.71
Linear Formula: C20H40N4O10 · 2H2SO4
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | Gram-negative bacteria |
| color | white to off-white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C20H40N4O10.2H2O4S/c1- |
| InChI key | UHEPSJJJMTWUCP-NKCAIAFTSA |
| mode of action | protein synthesis | interferes |
| mol wt | 692.7 |
| optical activity | [α]/D (Specific Rotation: +104.4o (c=0.3% in H2O at 26oC)) |
| packaging | pkg of 1 g |
| pkg of 25 g | |
| pkg of 5 g | |
| potency | ≥720 μg per mg (Dried basis) |
| product line | BioReagent |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OS(O)(=O)=O.OS(O)(=O)=O.C |
| solubility | H2O: 100 mg/mL (As a stock solution. Stock solutions should be stored at 2-8°C. Stable at 37°C for 8 days.) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| Application: | G418 disulfate salt is an aminoglycoside antibiotic similar in structure to gentamicin used for selection and maintenance of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells transfected with a iNOS promoter construct and neomycin resistance gene†. Optimal concentrations for selection and maintenance vary by cell lines. Bacteria and algae require 5 μg/mL or less while animal cells may require 300-500 μg/mL. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | G-418 inhibits protein synthesis at the early stages of elongation, post-initiation, at the initiation stage of translation as well as just before the initiation stage of translation. |
| Disclaimer: | The product is stable for two years when stored at 2-8°C. Stock solutions are stable at 37°C for 8 days. |
| General description: | Chemical structure: aminoglycoside |
| General description: | G-418 is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, which is produced by Micromonospora rhodorangea NRRL 5326 strain. It has a broad range of antibacterial activity both in vivo and in vitro. It also shows activity against protozoa, cecal amoebiasis, and helminthes. It is commonly known as geneticin selective antibiotic. |
| Other Notes: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place. |
| Packaging: | 1, 5, 25 g in glass bottle |
| Preparation Note: | G418 powder is soluble in water at 100 mg/mL. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H317 - H334 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P272 - P280 - P284 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42/43 |
| Safety Statements | 22-36/37-45 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352207 |


