Description

Kasugamycin is a water-soluble aminoglycoside antibiotic originally isolated from *Streptomyces kasugaensis*. This compound is valued for its potent antibacterial and antifungal activity, particularly against a broad spectrum of plant pathogens. It is a critical tool for agricultural professionals and researchers in crop protection and plant disease management. Its unique mode of action makes it an effective component in integrated pest management strategies.

Application

• Agricultural Bactericide & Fungicide: Primary use for controlling bacterial and fungal diseases in crops such as rice (e.g., rice blast), fruits, and vegetables.
• Plant Disease Management: Formulated into sprays and solutions for the prevention and treatment of leaf spot, fire blight, and other phytopathogenic infections.
• Seed Treatment: Used as a seed coating or soak to protect seedlings from soil-borne pathogens during germination and early growth stages.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and active ingredient in antimicrobial research, mode-of-action studies, and formulation development.
• Horticulture & Turf Management: Applied in greenhouses, nurseries, and on turfgrass to manage bacterial and fungal outbreaks.
• Antibiotic Resistance Studies: Utilized in microbiological laboratories to study resistance mechanisms and cross-resistance patterns among aminoglycosides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Kasugamycin
CAS No.	6980-18-3
Molecular Formula	C14H25N3O9
Molecular Weight	379.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Kasugamycin Hydrochloride; Kasumin; Kasurabcide; 5-Amino-2-methyl-6-(2,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxycyclohexyloxy)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl 2-amino-2,3,4,6-tetradeoxy-α-D-arabino-hexopyranoside; Antibiotic 1943B; NSC 136516
EINECS	230-248-8

Quality Control

Our Kasugamycin is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, microbial limits testing, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results to ensure compliance with your research or formulation 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 to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
pH (1% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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