Short Description:
CAS number:1405-10-3
Molecular formula: C23H48N6O17S
Molecular weight:712.72
Chemical structure:
| Basic Information | |
| Product name | Neomycin Sulfate |
| CAS No. | 1405-10-3 |
| Appearance | White to Slightly Yellow Powder |
| Grade | Pharma Grade |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Package | 25kg/Drum |
Product Description
Neomycin sulfate is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. A white or off white powder; Odorless; Extremely prone to moisture; The aqueous solution exhibits right-handed optical rotation. This product is highly soluble in water and almost insoluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, or chloroform. This product has good antibacterial activity against Enterobacteriaceae bacteria such as Staphylococcus (methicillin sensitive strains), Corynebacterium, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, and Proteobacteria, but has poor activity against various groups of Streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus, etc. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, anaerobic bacteria, etc. are resistant to this product. Bacteria have partial or complete cross resistance to streptomycin, neomycin, kanamycin, and gentamicin.
Application
It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works well against Staphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and Bacillus anthracis.
Can be used for producing formulated products:
⑴ Neomycin sulfate tablets;
⑵ Neomycin sulfate eye drops;
⑵ Compound Neomycin Ointment
Mainly used for treating trachoma, conjunctivitis, etc.
