Description

Streptomycin CAS NO 57-92-1 is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from the bacterium *Streptomyces griseus*. It is a critical pharmaceutical active ingredient valued for its efficacy against a wide range of Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, veterinary medicine, and agricultural sectors, serving as a key component in injectable formulations, topical preparations, and plant disease control products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API: Primary use in the manufacture of injectable antibiotic formulations for the treatment of tuberculosis, tularemia, plague, and other serious bacterial infections.
• Veterinary Medicine: Used in treatments for bacterial infections in livestock, poultry, and companion animals.
• Agricultural Bactericide: Applied for the control of bacterial diseases in certain fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Employed in research laboratories to prevent bacterial contamination in cell cultures and selective media.
• Biotechnological Production: Serves as a selective agent in genetic engineering and fermentation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Streptomycin
CAS No.	57-92-1
Molecular Formula	C21H39N7O12
Molecular Weight	581.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Streptomycin A; Streptomycin sulfate (common salt form); Strepto-Fatol; Strepolin; Agrimycin; Gerox; Strycin; Vetstrep; 2,4-Diguanidino-3,5,6-trihydroxycyclohexyl 5-deoxy-2-O-(2-deoxy-2-methylamino-α-L-glucopyranosyl)-3-C-formyl-β-L-lyxopentanofuranoside
EINECS	200-355-3

Quality Control

Our Streptomycin is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We offer grades suitable for various applications, with specifications that can meet or exceed relevant pharmacopoeial standards (e.g., USP, EP, BP). Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency, and impurity profiles to ensure compliance with your specific requirements.

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 in a dry environment to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Assay (Anhydrous Basis)	≥ 720 µg/mg (as Streptomycin Base)
pH (1% Solution)	4.5 - 7.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 7.0 %
Sulfated Ash	≤ 1.0 %
Sterility (if required)	Sterile
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 0.25 EU/mg

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