Description

Kasugamycin Hydrochloride is a water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from *Streptomyces kasugaensis*. This compound is valued for its potent antibacterial and antifungal activity, particularly against a range of plant pathogens. It is essential for agricultural research, pharmaceutical development, and industrial biocontrol applications where targeted microbial inhibition is required.

Application

• Agricultural Bactericide & Fungicide: Used in research and formulation for controlling bacterial and fungal diseases in crops such as rice, fruits, and vegetables.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key starting material or reference standard in the synthesis and development of novel antibiotic agents.
• Plant Protection Research: A critical tool in agricultural science for studying disease mechanisms and developing new plant disease management strategies.
• Microbiological Studies: Employed in laboratory settings as a selective agent in culture media to study bacterial resistance and antibiotic efficacy.
• Industrial Biocide: Investigated for use in preservation systems and antimicrobial coatings in non-agricultural sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kasugamycin Hydrochloride
CAS No.	39080-40-5
Molecular Formula	C14H25N3O9 • HCl
Molecular Weight	407.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Kasugamycin HCl; Kasumin Hydrochloride; 5-Amino-2-methyl-6-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxycyclohexyloxy)tetrahydropyran-3-yl 2-amino-2,3,4,6-tetradeoxy-α-D-arabino-hexopyranoside hydrochloride; Antibiotic KSM; Kasugamycin monohydrochloride; Kasugamycin hydrochloride hydrate (common form); Kasumin (trade name basis)
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Quality Control

Our Kasugamycin Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling via HPLC and other validated methods. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and production 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC, anhydrous basis)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (1% solution)	3.0 - 5.5

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