Carbenicillin Disodium Salt is a semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotic with a carboxyl and benzyl group. Its mechanism of action is the same as ampicillin. It interferes with cell wall synthesis of gram-negative bacteria while displaying low toxicity to plant tissues. Gibco Carbenicillin is used as a selective antibiotic for resistant agrobacterium and E. coli, generally at a concentration of 50–100 μg/mL. The β-lactamase (bla) gene, which confers resistance to ampicillin, also confers resistance to carbenicillin. It is broken down more slowly by beta-lactamase compared to ampicillin, thus is more stable. It can reduce the growth of satellite colonies during long-term incubations. This product is provided as a powder and should be made into a stock solution of 50–100 mg/mL in water.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Specifications
Color
White, off-white
Concentration
50 to 100 μg/mL
Form
Powder
Product Type
Antibiotic
Shelf Life
36 Months
Sterility
Sterile
Product Line
Gibco™
Shipping Condition
Wet Ice
Contents & Storage
Storage conditions: 2 to 8°C Shipping conditions: Ice Shelf life: 36 months from date of manufacture