Description

Spectinomycin CAS NO 1695-77-8 is a broad-spectrum aminocyclitol antibiotic belonging to the aminoglycoside class. It is valued for its specific activity against a range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, particularly in veterinary and research applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the animal health, pharmaceutical, and life science research sectors.

Application

• Veterinary Medicine: A key active ingredient in treatments for bacterial enteritis and respiratory infections in livestock, poultry, and swine.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex antibiotic formulations.
• Microbiological Research: Used as a selective agent in cell culture media and in studies of bacterial resistance mechanisms.
• Aquaculture: Employed in the control of bacterial diseases in farmed fish and shellfish.
• Feed Additives: Incorporated into animal feed for growth promotion and disease prevention under regulated guidelines.
• Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for quality control testing in pharmaceutical and regulatory laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Spectinomycin
CAS No.	1695-77-8
Molecular Formula	C14H24N2O7
Molecular Weight	332.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Spectinomycin; Actinospectacin; Trobicin; U-18409; Antibiotic U-18409; (1R,3S,5R,8R,10R,11S,12S,13R,14S)-8,12,14-Trihydroxy-5-methyl-11,13-bis(methylamino)-2,4,9-trioxatricyclo[7.4.0.0³,⁷]tridecan-6-one; Spectogard
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Quality Control

Our Spectinomycin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades suitable for various applications, with quality control adhering to relevant pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, EP) where specified. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	+15° to +25° (c=1 in H2O)
pH (1% Solution)	3.5 - 5.5

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.