Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacterial infections, particularly Gram-negative organisms. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Aminoglycosides. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-infectives, antibacterials, antibiotics and ophthalmic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Uromycine, Cidomycin, Gentamicina and Gentamycin. Its PubChem CID is 3467.
Gentamicin
| CAS No | 1403-66-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C21H43N5O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 477.60 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2-[4,6-diamino-3-[3-amino-6-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)oxane-3,5-diol |
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Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacterial infections, particularly Gram-negative organisms. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Aminoglycosides.
The listed CAS number is 1403-66-3.
The listed molecular formula is C21H43N5O7.
The listed molecular weight is 477.60 g/mol.
2-[4,6-diamino-3-[3-amino-6-[1-(methylamino)ethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy-5-methyl-4-(methylamino)oxane-3,5-diol.
The source lists Uromycine, Cidomycin, Gentamicina and Gentamycin.