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Penicillin V potassium salt, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15424819
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Description

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

Penicillin V Potassium bactericidal against penicillin-susceptible microorganisms during the stage of active multiplication. It inhibits biosynthesis of cell-wall mucopeptide. It is used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Penicillin V Potassium bactericidal against penicillin-susceptible microorganisms during the stage of active multiplication. It inhibits biosynthesis of cell-wall mucopeptide. It is used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide, and methanol.

Notes
Store at -20°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Protect from heat.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 132-98-9
Molecular Formula C16H17KN2O5S
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 388.48
MDL Number MFCD00051771
InChI Key HCTVWSOKIJULET-LQDWTQKMSA-M
Synonym Phenoxymethylpenicillinic acid potassium salt
PubChem CID 131673927
IUPAC Name (2S,5R,6R)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-6-[(2-phenoxyacetyl)amino]-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid;molecular hydrogen;potassium
SMILES [K+].CC1(C)S[C@@H]2[C@H](NC(=O)COC3=CC=CC=C3)C(=O)N2[C@H]1C([O-])=O

Specifications

Type Penicillin V Potassium Salt
Physical Form Powder
Melting Point 197°C to 202°C
Color White
Quantity 10 g
Beilstein 3899451
Merck Index 14,7100
Solubility Information Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide,and methanol.
Formula Weight 388.48
Chemical Name or Material Penicillin V potassium salt

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Penicillin V potassium salt
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Penicillin VK

RUO – Research Use Only

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