Hygromycine B Vial

Hygromycine B Vial

Product Description

Toxic aminoglycoside produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Hygromycin B interferes with the translation step of polypeptide synthesis of prokaryots and eukaryots. It inhibits peptide chain elongation by preventing elongation-factor EF-2 dependent tran-slocati-on. Hygromycin B is used as a selective agent for the incorporation of the APH 4 gene in plant tissue.

Basic info

• CAS number 31282-04-9
• Molecular weight C₂₀H₃₇N₃O₁₃ = 527.0

Technical

Storage condition

• Solution: 407 mg Hygromycin B/ml
• Concentration: 452,000 U/ml
• Store at 2-8°C, soluble in water

Hazard statements

• H310 - Fatal in contact with skin
• H315 - Causes skin irritation
• H318 - Causes serious eye damage
• H330 - Fatal if inhaled
• H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

• P235 - Keep cool
• P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
• P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
• P308 - IF exposed or concerned:
• P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician