Description

Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride is a highly purified salt form of the aminocyclitol antibiotic spectinomycin. This compound is valued for its specific bacteriostatic activity against a range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms, making it a critical intermediate and active ingredient in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, veterinary medicine, and research sectors for the development of therapeutic formulations and diagnostic tools.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Serves as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the formulation of antibiotic injections and oral medications.
• Veterinary Medicine: Used in the production of treatments for bacterial infections in livestock and poultry.
• Research & Development: Acts as a key reference standard and biochemical tool in microbiological and pharmacological research.
• Cell Culture Media: Employed as a selective agent in molecular biology and genetic engineering applications.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Incorporated into microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing kits.

Basic Information

Product Name	Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	21736-83-4
Molecular Formula	C14H26Cl2N2O7 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	495.29 (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Spectinomycin HCl; Spectinomycin Hydrochloride; Actinospectacin dihydrochloride; Trobicin (brand name); U-18409; Antibiotic U-18409; (1R,3S,5R,8R,10R,11S,12S,13R,14S)-13-[(2R,5R,6S)-5-(dimethylamino)-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-3,12,14-trihydroxy-10-methyl-1,5,8,11-tetraoxatricyclo[8.4.0.03,8]tetradecane-4,9-dione dihydrochloride
EINECS	244-561-3

Quality Control

Our Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (10% solution)	3.5 - 5.5
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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