Description

Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride Pentahydrate is a high-purity, crystalline antibiotic salt widely used in pharmaceutical research and manufacturing. This compound is valued for its specific activity against a range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, making it a critical intermediate and active ingredient. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical industry for the development of veterinary and human antibiotic formulations, as well as by research institutions for microbiological studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of spectinomycin-based antibiotic injectables and oral formulations.
• Veterinary Medicine: Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in treatments for bacterial infections in livestock and poultry.
• Microbiological Research: Used as a selective agent in culture media and for studying bacterial protein synthesis inhibition.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and regulatory testing in laboratories.
• Antibiotic Preparation: Formulation of broad-spectrum antibiotic solutions for clinical and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride Pentahydrate
CAS No.	22189-32-8
Molecular Formula	C14H24N2O7 · 2HCl · 5H2O
Molecular Weight	495.34 g/mol (as pentahydrate)
Synonyms	Spectinomycin HCl pentahydrate; Actinospectacin dihydrochloride pentahydrate; Spectinomycin dihydrochloride 5-hydrate; Spectogard; Trobicin (as base); U-18409; Antibiotic U-18409; NSC-106965; (2R,4aR,5aR,6S,7S,8R,9S,9aR,10aS)-4a,7,9-Trihydroxy-2-methyl-6,8-bis(methylamino)decahydro-4H-pyrano[2,3-b][1,4]benzodioxin-4-one dihydrochloride pentahydrate
EINECS	244-799-1

Quality Control

Our Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride Pentahydrate is manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	14.0% - 18.0%
pH (5% solution)	3.5 - 5.5
Specific Rotation	+15° to +25° (c=1 in H2O)
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.