CAS No. 21736-83-4

Batch: Purity:98.71
Spectinomycin 2HCl Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Spectinomycin 2HCl product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (1R,3S,5R,8R,10R,11S,12S,13R,14S)-8,12,14-trihydroxy-5-methyl-11,13-bis(methylamino)-2,4,9-trioxatricyclo[8.4.0.03,8]tetradecan-7-one;dihydrochloride
CAS Number 21736-83-4
Molecular Formula

C14H24N2O7.2HCl

Molecular Weight (MW) 405.27
SMILES CC1CC(=O)C2(C(O1)OC3C(C(C(C(C3O2)NC)O)NC)O)O.Cl.Cl
InChIKey FOGDPGQSHLLYIK-XYQGXRRISA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Spectinomycin 2HCl is an aminocyclitol antibiotic structurally related to aminoglycosides that targets the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit. By binding specifically to 16S ribosomal RNA, it inhibits peptidyl-tRNA translocation during protein synthesis, thereby disrupting bacterial protein translation. This mechanism results in broad antibacterial activity against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, displaying high effectiveness against Neisseria gonorrhoeae. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 81 mg/mL (199.86 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water 81 mg/mL
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.