Carbenicillin Disodium
Carbenicillin Disodium by Canvax, a semi-synthetic β-lactam antibiotic ideal for plasmid selection and maintenance in Gram-negative bacteria.
Carbenicillin Disodium is a semi-synthetic β-lactam antibiotic widely used in molecular biology and microbiology laboratories as a selective agent for plasmid maintenance in Escherichia coli and other Gram-negative bacteria. Compared to ampicillin, Carbenicillin offers higher stability, reduced spontaneous hydrolysis, and stronger selection pressure, minimizing the occurrence of satellite colonies.
This product is provided as a highly pure, research-grade powder, suitable for a wide range of applications in cloning, recombinant protein expression, and cell culture workflows. Canvax’s Carbenicillin ensures reliable performance, batch-to-batch consistency, and superior solubility in aqueous solutions.
For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for use in diagnostic procedures, human or veterinary applications.
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Price: 30.70 €
Detailed information:
Advantages & Features
- Higher stability than Ampicillin: reduced degradation in liquid culture.
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Stronger selective pressure: minimizes background and satellite colony formation.
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≥90% purity, QC tested for performance and solubility.
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Convenient powder format, easy to dissolve in sterile water.
Specifications
- CAS Number: 4800-94-6
- Chemical Formula: C17H16N2Na2O6S
- Molecular Weight: 422.36
- Appearance: White to pale yellow powder
- Purity (on dried basis): >90%
- Water content: <5%
- Solubility: water, 50mg/ml
Includes
Available format:
– 1 g Carbenicillin Disodium Salt, lyophilized powder.
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Datasheet MSDSApplications
- Selective agent for maintaining plasmid-bearing E. coli.
- Commonly used for the elimination of Agrobacterium species after inoculation.
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Suitable for recombinant protein expression systems.
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Ideal for cloning, mutagenesis, and molecular biology workflows.
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Can be used in cell culture media preparation.
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Quality Control
- Strict quality controls in every manufacturing step to guarantee the highest quality.
Advice
Dissolve Carbenicillin powder in sterile distilled water (typically 50 mg/mL), filter-sterilize, aliquot, and store at –20 °C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage, Shipping & Guarantee
- Shipped in: Gel Pack.
- Storage: Store powder at –20 °C, protected from light and moisture.
- Guarantee: Research Use Only (RUO). Not for clinical or diagnostic use.
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Safety Statements
This product is developed, designed and sold exclusively for Research purposes and in vitro use only (RUO). The product was not tested for use in diagnostics or for drug development, nor is it suitable for administration to humans or animals. For more info, please check its Material Safety Data Sheet available in this website. Handle with gloves and eye protection. Avoid inhalation of powder.
Customers Review
“Reliable performance, much better than Ampicillin for our cloning experiments. Stable and consistent results.”
FAQs
Q: Why use Carbenicillin instead of Ampicillin?
A: Carbenicillin is more stable in aqueous solutions and provides stronger selective pressure, reducing background colonies.
Q: How should I prepare a stock solution?
A: Dissolve in sterile water (50 mg/mL), filter-sterilize, aliquot, and store at –20 °C.
