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Introduction:
Carbenicillin is a derivative of penicillin with a mode of action similar to benzylpenicillin. It is the most commonly used antibiotic for the elimination of Argobacterium tumefaciens during plant transformation.
C540 Carbenicillin Solution, 10 0 mg/mL
| Synonym: | a-Carboxybenzylpenicillin, Disodium Salt |
| CAS: | 4800-94-6 |
| Formula: | C17H16N2O6SNa2 |
| Molecular Wt: | 422.41 |
Properties
| Form: | Liquid |
| Appearance: | Clear, Colorless liquid |
| Application: | Plant Tissue Culture Antibiotic |
| Solubility: | Miscible with Water |
| Typical Working Concentration: | N/A |
| Storage Temp: | -20 °C |
| Other Notes: | Plant Tissue Culture Tested |
Application Notes
Carbenicillin is a derivativeof penicillin with a mode of action similar to benzylpenicillin. It is the most commonly used antibiotic for the elimination of Argobacteriumtumefaciens due to its relatively low toxicity fora wide range of plant species. A concentration of 500 mg/L is recommended to achieve microbe toxicity; however, concentrations up to 1000 mg/L have been reported in plant tissue culture literature.
Please Note: While PhytoTechnology Laboratories®tests each lot of this product with two or more plant cell/ tissue culture lines, it is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to determine the appropriateness of this product for the specific plants that are being cultured and applications that are being used.
References
Merck13, 1801
Sweetman SC (ed)(2007), Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference 35. China: Pharmaceutical Press.
Nauerby B, Billing K, and Wyndaele R. (1997) Influence of the antibiotic timentin on plant regeneration compared to carbenicillin and cefotaxime in concentrations suitable for elimination of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Plant Science Vol. 123(1-2) pg. 169-177.