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Penicillin G potassium salt

powder, suitable for cell culture, BioReagent

Synonym(s):

Benzylpenicillin potassium salt

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H17KN2O4S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
372.48
Beilstein:
3832841
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352207
eCl@ss:
34010400
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.76

product name

Penicillin G potassium salt, powder, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture

product line

BioReagent

Quality Level

form

powder

potency

1440-1680 units per mg

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-positive bacteria

Mode of action

cell wall synthesis | interferes

SMILES string

[K+].[H][C@]12SC(C)(C)[C@@H](N1C(=O)[C@H]2NC(=O)Cc3ccccc3)C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C16H18N2O4S.K/c1-16(2)12(15(21)22)18-13(20)11(14(18)23-16)17-10(19)8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9;/h3-7,11-12,14H,8H2,1-2H3,(H,17,19)(H,21,22);/q;+1/p-1/t11-,12+,14-;/m1./s1

InChI key

IYNDLOXRXUOGIU-LQDWTQKMSA-M

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General description

Chemical structure: ß-lactam

Application

Penicillin G is a narrow spectrum antibiotic derived from Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is the drug of choice for groups A, B, C and G streptococci, nonenterococcal group D streptococci, viridians group streptococci, and non-penicillinase producing staphylococcus. The potassium salt has been used to study murosomes of staphylococci and the penicillin-induced lysis of Streptococcus mutans.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Mode of Action: Penicillin G acts by inhibiting cell wall synthesis through binding to penicillin binding proteins (PBPs), inhibiting peptidoglycan chain cross-linking.

Antimicrobial spectrum: This product is active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Caution

Solutions should be filter sterilized and stored at 2-8°C for 1 week or at -20°C for more lengthy periods. Solutions are stable at 37°C for 3 days. The potassium salt is soluble in H2O at 100 mg/mL.

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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