Generic and additional names: Streptomycin A

CAS name: O-2-Deoxy-2-(methylamino)-⍺-l-glucopyranosyl-(12)-O-5-deoxy-3-C- formyl-⍺-l-lyxofuranosyl-(14)-N,N′-bis(aminoiminomethyl)-d-streptamine

CAS registry #: 57-92-1

Molecular formula: C₂₁H₃₉N₇O₁₂

Molecular weight: 581.57

Intellectual property rights: Generic

Brand names: Sesquisulfate-AgriStrep (Merck & Co.); Streptobrettin (Norbrook); Vetstrep (Merck & Co.).

Solubility: The salts are very soluble in water; but almost insoluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether [Merck Index].

Polarity: Log P −8.005 [DrugBank]

Formulation and optimal human dosage: Dose 1 g daily i.v. or intramuscularly (i.m.)¹