Antibiotic. Inhibits protein synthesis (elongation) by interfering with peptidyl tRNA translocation. Effective against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria (Gonnococcus only). Mutation in rpsE (the gene for ribosomal protein S5) prevents binding of spectinomycin.
Product Specification
Alternative Name: U-18409E
MW: 430.4
Purity: 98%
Appearance: White solid.
CAS: 64058-48-6
Shipping: AMBIENT
Long Term Storage: -20°C