kanamycin monosulphate is raw material,is white or almost white powder,odorless;or almost hygroscopic,soluble in about 8 parts of water;practically insoluble in acetone,in chloroform,in ethanol(96%)and in ether.kanamycin monosulphate is broad spectrum antibiotics,which is antimicrobial for gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria,used in treatment for infections from colibacillus,aerogen bacillus,enteritis bacillus dysentry bacillllus,pneumonococcus and medicine-resistant staphylococcus.The main toxic reactions are damaging the 8th cranial nerve and the kidneys,pay attention to hearing capacities and urinary routine after high dosage or during prolonged treatment.renal functions and audition shouldbe checked whenever necessary.