Hygromycin B
Synonyms
D-Streptamine, O-6-amino-6-deoxy-L-glycero-D-galacto-heptopyranosylidene(1-2-3)-O-beta-D-talopyranosyl-(1->)-2-deoxy-N3-methyl-;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 31282-04-9
EINECS: 250-545-5
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C20H37N3O13
Molecular Weight: 527.52
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxide and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
guinea pig intraperitoneal LD50 |
13mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
6mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
46000units/kg[1] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LDLo |
6mg/kg[1] |
|
rat inhalation LC50 |
2.22mg/m3/4H[1] |
|
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
63mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antimicrobial, antibacterial, antistatic abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antimicrobial agent, antibacterial agent.
Use as antiparasitic agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 31282-04-9, Hygromycin B
Update: 20190929(1)