Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that exhibits antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. Tobramycin prevents formation of the 70S bacterial ribosomal complex, inhibiting protein translation; it is highly effective in the treatment of Pseudomonas infections. In vitro, tobramycin inhibits T cell and neutrophil migration. In separate cellular models, this compound also decreases activation of NF-κB, expression of MUC5AC, and phosphorylation of ERK and p38 MAPK.
| Cas No. | 32986-56-4 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C18H37N5O9 |
| Formula Wt. | 467.51 |
| Chemical Name | O-3-Amino-3-deoxy-α-d-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-O- [2,6-diamino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-D-ribo-hexopyranosyl- (1->4)]-2-deoxy-D-streptamine |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-4-amino-2-[(1S,2S,3R,4S,6R)-4,6-diamino-3-[(2R,3R,5S,6R)-3-amino-6-(aminomethyl)-5-hydroxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxycyclohexyl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,5-diol |
| Synonym | Nebramycin factor 6; NF 6; Tobracin; Tobralex; Tobramaxin; Tobrex |
| Melting Point | 178°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Practically insoluble in ether or chloroform. |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | T5604 Info Sheet PDF |
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