Penicillin V potassium salt

Description

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis | CAS: 132-98-9 | C16H17KN2O5S | 388.48 g/mol

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Hazard Category	H302-H317-H334
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H302-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P341-P330-P333+P313-P342+P311-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	205-086-5
RTECSNumber	XH9275000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only