Hygromycine B vial 

CAS number 31282-04-9
Molecular weight C₂₀H₃₇N₃O₁₃ = 527.0

Information
Toxic aminoglycoside produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Hygromycin B interferes with the translation step of polypeptide synthesis of prokaryots and eukaryots. It inhibits peptide chain elongation by preventing elongation-factor EF-2 dependent tran-slocati-on. Hygromycin B is used as a ive agent for the incorporation of the APH 4 gene in plant tissue. 

Storage condition

• Solution: 407 mg Hygromycin B/ml
• Concentration: 452,000 U/ml
• Store at 2-8°C, soluble in water