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Description
Penicillin G is the drug of choice for Streptococcus pneumoniae, groups A, B, C and G streptococci, nonenterococcal group D streptococci, viridans group streptococci, and non-penicillinase producing staphylococcus.
Penicillin G potassium salt is used to study murosomes of staphylococci and the penicillin-induced lysis of Streptococcus mutans. It is stable against hydrolysis by β-lactamases, such as penicillinases and cephalosporinases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Powder |
| pH | 5 to 7.5 (3% aq. soln.) |
| Melting Point | 214°C to 217°C (literature) |
| Quantity | 25 mU |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (100mg/mL) clear,colorless to light yellow. |
| Formula Weight | 372.48 |
Safety and Handling
| Recommended Storage | Store at 4°C |
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